The 2022 Season is officially here, from classics with bite through to powerful new works that pack a punch, there’s something to suit everyone. But out of the endless number of shows in the world, who decides which 8 will make it into our Season? Today we’re joined by our Artistic Director Lee Lewis, Director of Programming Rod Ainsworth, Producer of New Work Shari Irwin and Associate Artist Daniel Evans to discuss how the 2022 Season came to be. Enjoy! Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more

What does the history of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion and one of Shakespeare’s classics have in common? For artists Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein these are two worlds that almost begged them to be combined. Today they are joined by our Artistic Director Lee Lewis to discuss their vision for this electric adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more

We’re seeing more and more stories on the Queensland Theatre stage, and stages around the country, based on authentic personal experiences. Most recently we’ve presented the new works Triple X, City of Gold and now Return to the Dirt that all feature the writer playing themselves in a version of their own life story. But how does a writer look after themselves and separate reality and fiction when they take to the stage each night to relive, what is at times, a traumatic moment from their life? On this episode of the podcast director Lee Lewis is joined by Return to the Dirt playwright and per ..read more

Trent Dalton’s BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE is the blockbuster Brisbane story with a heart of gold. Not only has Eli Bell’s tale of love, hope and resilience resonated with countless readers, it also inspired the creative team working tirelessly to open such an ambitious production during a global pandemic. On this episode of the Quality Time podcast, Lee Lewis is joined by director Sam Strong and cast members Michala Banas and Tom Yaxley to hear all about their journey getting this beloved story to the stage. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more

In a patriarchal justice system where it’s her word against his, Suzie Miller’s award-winning Prima Facie is a rapid-fire, one-woman tour de force indictment of the legal system. Joining director, Lee Lewis in the studio today is Sheridan Harbridge who has embraced the enormous role of Tessa, in her acclaimed portrayal of a ruthless defense lawyer at the top of her game who finds herself on the other side of the bar. We hope you enjoy this lively chat between two passionate performance makers. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more

Not every great book makes for a great play. What works on the page may not translate into the theatricality of a stage adaptation. But when that lightning does strike — and it’s a best-selling book based on the author’s own life — well, you can only imagine the pressure that sits with the playwright, to not only do right by the author, but also the audiences flocking to see the play. Today, Lee Lewis catches up with Tim McGarry to delve into his adaption of Trent Dalton’s beloved Boy Swallows Universe. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more

There’s nothing like a new Australian play to capture the current voice of our country. A story can find its way to our stage through many paths, but perhaps one of the most direct and exciting ways is through the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award. Celebrating 20 years in 2021, this Award discovers, develops and produces outstanding Australian plays. It’s the only playwriting prize in the country that guarantees a premiere season of the work. Joining Lee Lewis in the studio today are previous winners Daniel Evans and Steve Pirie to discuss their experiences with the Queensland Premier’s Drama A ..read more

Our recent season of White Pearl by Anchuli Felicia King held a mirror to the complexities of pan-Asian experiences. We’d like to keep this conversation going, so in this episode of the podcast, our producer of new work Shari Irwin is joined by guest artists, Ngoc Phan, Merlynn Tong, and Vaishnavi Suryaprakash to share their experiences as Asian women working in the Australian arts industry. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT   ..read more

Single fathers raising daughters is a feature in many of Shakespeare’s plays. It reflected the unfortunate reality that many women died in child birth. It also helped drive narratives stemming from these fathers being unsure of how to tackle the challenge of parenting their daughters in a society that wasn’t built to support such relationships, or that offered women much in the way of opportunity. On this episode of the Quality Time podcast, Lee Lewis is joined by John McNeil and Claudia Ware to discuss the father/daughter relationships in Taming of the Shrew. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss ..read more

There is nothing easy about performing Shakespeare. Throw in COVIDSafe auditions, directorial requests to learn flamenco and a 400 year old script that walks the line of gender politics, and you’ve got an experience for our Taming of the Shrew actors that was nothing less than complicated! Today Lee Lewis is joined by Taming of the Shrew cast members Ellen, Leon and Patrick to discuss how they’ve not only faced these challenges but embraced them. Sound Design by The Podcast Boss Theme music by Wil Hughes #QualityTimeWithQT ..read more