Hide the Dog

BY NATHAN MAYNARD AND JAMIE MCCASKILL

True friendship, big adventure and the power of First Nations’ cultures.

Besties Niarra and Te Umuroa are out playing in the bush. Just another day in paradise – until they glimpse what can only be the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.

Dodging hunters, Niarra and Te Umuroa set sail for Aotearoa to hide their new friend. But hunters aren’t the only ones on this Tiger’s tail. They’ll have to outwit Māori gods and palawa spirits to save their furry friend.

Co-written by Tasmanian playwright Nathan Maynard (pakana) and Aotearoa writer Jamie McCaskill (Māori), Hide the Dog is a truly trans-Tasman creation. This world premiere production from Performing Lines TAS is directed by Isaac Drandic (Noongar) on a rich sound design by Maaka McGregor and stunning costumes by Sabio Evans.

Intrepid explorers of all ages will delight in this heart-warming, family-friendly celebration of true friendship, big adventure and the power of First Nations’ cultures.

Thu 21 – Sat 23 Sep

WORLD PREMIERE SEASON

Cremorne Theatre

QPAC

$25 – $35 + booking fee

70mins (no interval)

Recommended for ages 6+

Theatre Family

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its Arts Funding and Advisory Body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Ten Days on the Island, Brisbane Festival, RISING, Sydney Festival and Perth Festival.

This production contains the use of smoke, haze, and sound pressure effects (loud noises). This project is supported through the Giving Program by Tim Fairfax AC & Gina Fairfax AC.

Image by Pat Stevenson and Seán Dowling

BRISBANE FESTIVAL, BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND PLAYLAB THEATRE PRESENT