Grace Lofting
Actor
Grace Lofting is a Meanjin-based Actor, Facilitator and Theatre creative. Since graduating, Grace has discovered a deep passion for creating and supporting new works. She is driven by the importance of storytelling that bridges divides and sparks meaningful conversations.
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Grace Lofting grew up in Hattonvale and is now a Meanjin based theatremaker and facilitator. With a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Grace has made her mark in the local independent theatre scene through collaboration with Underground Theatre as Sive in 'The Friday Night Effect', Ensemble in Lunch Friends production of 'The Hearth' produced by Dead Puppet Society's Academy, War in Fake Bloods 'Dax Savage: The Last Man on Earth' and Edna in 'EDNA-GY’ by Sophie Wicks performed in the 2025 Anywhere festival - winning awards for 'Best Theatre' and 'Best use of space'. Taking on acting, writing, pupperty and directing roles showcasing her versatility and commitment to the craft.
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‘Carrying a 50-minute monologue is no small feat, and Lofting rises to the challenge with genuine skill. She holds the audience’s attention throughout, moving between moments of hilarity and heartbreak without ever feeling forced or performative. It’s the kind of honest, grounded performance that reminds you why solo theatre can be so powerful.’
Georgia Haupt - Anywhere Review | Read More
‘Cherie McCaffery, Grace Lofting and Roxanne Gardiner played with such an incredible connection to each other that it felt as if we were in the lounge with these girls. Their relationship and chemistry drew the audience in and led them into a false sense of security…Assisting Gardiner was an equally strong portrayal by Lofting with the character of Sadhbh, a young sex worker who deeply cares for her friends. Balancing the internal struggles of someone dealing with alcoholism and her intense feelings about her work and her boyfriend, Lofting gave an impressive and well-thought-out portrayal of this character.’
Grace Wilson - Queensland Stage Critics | Read More
'Grace Lofting captured both the levity, nuance and darkness of Michael’s character…’
Virag Dombay - Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane | Read More
Upcoming Ad Astra Productions
Past Ad Astra Productions
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2026 - DAX Savage: The Last Man on Earth (Theatre), Pip Theatre, Actor - War
2025 - EDNA-GY (Theatre), Anywhere Festival, Actor - Edna
2024 - DAX Savage: The Last Man on Earth (Theatre), Backbone, Actor - War
2024 - Laboite Assembly (Theatre), Laboite Theatre, Actor - Edna
2023 - The Hearth (Theatre), Princess Theatre, Actor - Ensemble
2023 - Friday Night Effect (Theatre), Underground Theatre, Actor - Sive
2023- Polis & Panathenaia (Theatre), Anywhere Festival, Actor/ Writer - Phaedra
2022 - The Pillowman (Theatre), Pip Theatre, Actor - Michael
2022 - Too Much Light (Theatre), Big Fork Theatre, Actor - Host
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2020 - University of Southern Queensland, Bachelor of Creative Arts
2021 - Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble, Apprenticeship, Rob Pensilfini
2023 - Dead Puppet Society, Academy
2024 - LaBoite Theatre, Assembly
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2025 Anywhere Award - Best Theatre Show
2025 Anywhere Award - Best Use of Space
2023 Underground Awards - Best Production
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Freelance