On The Javeenbah Stage
Present Laughter
8-22 August, 2026
Directed by Andrew Kassab
Synopsis: As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
Special dates: Saturday, 15th August 2026, 7.30pm – AUSLAN Interpreted
Next Up
The Laramie Project
18-20 September, 2026
Directed by Bryce Berell
Synopsis: In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. In the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard, interviews were conducted with more than 200 people in the town. Some were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. The result is a deeply moving theatrical experience constructed from these interviews and first hand observations. This production is a breath taking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
Rating: 18+, Contains references to death, suicide, drugs & assault. Very Adult Themes. Very Course Strong Language
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Javeenbah 2026 Season
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Acknowledgement of Country
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors gives strength, inspiration and courage to the current and future generations, both indigenous and non-indigenous. Storytelling, a traditional method used to teach about cultural beliefs, values, customs, rituals, history, practices, relationships and ways of life, is embraced by Javeenbah Theatre, a cultural meeting place on the lands of the Yugambeh people. We honour this legacy of storytelling in our productions and practises.
Javeenbah Theatre is a not-for-profit community organisation that relies on the support of government and other organisations. We thank the below bodies for their generous monetary support:
The City of Gold Coast
- Communities Project’s Fund
Cr Peter Young – Division 5
- Discretionary Fund
Nerang RSL
- Community Fund
Queensland Government
- Community Benefit Gambling fund
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