To The Stars & Beyond…
Ad Astra Theatre Company
2025, marks our ninth season and also our move into our new home at 210 Petrie Terrace. This incredible new arts complex, simply called Ad Astra, will give Brisbane a whole new level of theatre experience.
There are four creative ‘spaces’. Firstly, Galaxy, which is a 150 seat proscenium arch theatre and then Pluto, which is a 44 seat black box theatre. Cosmos and Courtyard are the bar and foyer space for our performances but is also a beautiful event space with huge picture windows showcasing views over the leafy suburbs across to Suncorp Stadium and as far as Mt Coot-tha.
Our seasons will include classics, musicals, both Australian and international as well as new works from emerging and established writers.
Ad Astra delivers productions that delight and engage, challenge and inspire.
New Beginnings
Since 2018, we have performed over 30 plays and musicals, including classics, old favourites, Queensland premieres and new works. We have worked with highly awarded industry professionals and highly talented emerging and importantly, re-emerging creatives.
Homegrown
We ensure that at least 50% of the creatives across each production are new to Ad Astra Theatre Company. We conduct open auditions for almost every role. This reflects our commitment to giving as many professional level Queensland creatives as possible the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Opportunities
Our Astra Nova program provides an opportunity for Queensland’s emerging playwrights to be mentored by respected industry professionals over a year and vie for a place in the AstraNova showcase that opens the season in Pluto each year.
Our Goals
To nourish new and developing stars, without fear of failure.
To explore new and established work in original and challenging ways.
To find and nurture emerging playwrights in Brisbane.
To attract industry legends to ensure that we continue to raise the level of performance every production.
To develop an atmosphere of respect and cooperation amongst all members, so that everyone feels encouraged to contribute, to imagine and to excel.
What could you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
Ad Astra offers the opportunity to push limits without fear of failure, producing professional, passionate performances.
Ad Astra works with many volunteers across various areas to maintain its multiple artistic operations. If you’re intrested in getting stuck in and lending a hand head over to our Join Us page or if you don’t have time to spare head over to our Dontate page. We have forever grateful for the support of our community and patrons.