Be taken on a journey to the not-so-distant future at Ishmael, the thought-provoking production that follows the story of a young climate refugee who is given the chance to forge a new life in space.

Provided she can survive the voyage to the outer solar system aboard the MV Pequod – a mining ship under the control of the notorious Captain Ahab, Ishmael has the opportunity to escape a resource-depleted earth that has suffered catastrophic environmental collapse. A contemporary space saga, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and terrors it holds. In weaving the story to life, this boundary pushing visual theatre production melds live film making with live action, miniature sets, puppetry and an original score by indie pop musician Bec Sandridge to tell a captivating story about individual hope and collective redemption. This unique and visually compelling theatre experience is returning to Brisbane this May after wowing audiences during its world premiere at Brisbane Festival 2021.

Ready for take-off? Head on over to the QPAC website for more information and to secure tickets.