A bumbling artist. A ruined masterpiece. Less than 50 minutes to create a new one. Things are about to get messy!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE
By Brymore Productions

International children's theatre makers, Brymore Productions, return from the Edinburgh Fringe with their ode to creativity, ARTISTE. Witness this interactive exhibition of physical comedy and crafty clowning, as our Artist attempts to create a masterpiece in less than 50 minutes. Mr Bean meets the Mona Lisa in this high-energy, paint-splattered comedy suited for the young and young at heart.

Irreverent, Heartfelt and wait, what did she say?

COMEDY AND BURLESQUE PERFORMANCE
By Thalia Novela

Subtitles Not Included is a storytelling experience of being a gender non-conforming immigrant from a Latinx country into Australia. Through the arts of drag, stand up and burlesque, Thalia Novela will guide you through a journey of hard work, gender expression and love. This show is irreverent, but it also combines heartfelt experiences.

Everyone has their own obstacle course

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Grace Longwill

Being a human with a body can be its own kind of challenge. Stubbed toes, bumped foreheads, grazed knees- mundane and frustrating injuries that do nothing but slow you down. Obstacle heightens the everyday, transforming the frustrating and mundane ordeal of having a body into a series of playful challenges, that the audience can choose to watch or participate in, with freedom to play on the installation for the length of the festival! Let your ironically named host, Grace, encourage you to embrace the ridiculous, make glorious messes, and transform failure into fun, while telling some of her own story along the way. Everyone has their own obstacle course- but it doesn’t mean we have to run it alone. 

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime through all your favorite films!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Fake Blood

You know tales of adventurers and tomb raiders, well get ready for the ultimate voyage through the ages! Join the brave Jack Sharpe and the beautiful Lady Penelope as they race against time and the nefarious Dr. Invictus on their quest to reach the Tree of knowledge.

Join the cast of Fake Blood as they take you on the greatest adventure of all time through the cinematic history of adventure movies from the 1920’s to now. Bear witness to the evolution of a genre and the effect these movies have had on society.

Everyone has their own obstacle course

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Grace Longwill

Being a human with a body can be its own kind of challenge. Stubbed toes, bumped foreheads, grazed knees- mundane and frustrating injuries that do nothing but slow you down. Obstacle heightens the everyday, transforming the frustrating and mundane ordeal of having a body into a series of playful challenges, that the audience can choose to watch or participate in, with freedom to play on the installation for the length of the festival! Let your ironically named host, Grace, encourage you to embrace the ridiculous, make glorious messes, and transform failure into fun, while telling some of her own story along the way. Everyone has their own obstacle course- but it doesn’t mean we have to run it alone. 

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Jacob Watton

Two best friends get ready to go out on their big adventure to the beach. But what will they need? Swimmers so they can get in the water? Sunscreen for slipping, slopping and slapping? Maybe there will be pirates at the beach so they of course need to bring their swords. They will need some help to get ready for their big beach adventure so come ready to help out! The Great Beach Adventure is a side-splitting-ly funny, family outing that you won’t soon forget. Whether it’s painting Jacob in sunscreen so he doesn’t get burnt or helping Courtney prepare for her underwater expedition with the fish. The whole family will be screaming and shouting for more. Who knows, maybe after the show YOU will be ready for your very own Great Beach Adventure.

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime through all your favorite films!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE AND Q&A

By Fake Blood

You know tales of adventurers and tomb raiders, well get ready for the ultimate voyage through the ages! Join the brave Jack Sharpe and the beautiful Lady Penelope as they race against time and the nefarious Dr. Invictus on their quest to reach the Tree Of Knowledge.

Join the cast of Fake Blood as they take you on the greatest adventure of all time through the cinematic history of adventure movies from the 1920’s to now. Bear witness to the evolution of a genre and the effect these movies have had on society.

This performance includes a 20min post-show Q&A.

Open your eyes to the world of young talent!

OPEN MIC

Presented by Backbone Youth Arts

Are you under 18 with a talent to share with the world? We want YOU! Backbone is hosting the inaugural Eyes Wide Open Mic to welcome Young People to the stage to show off their skills. We want Young Artists from any discipline; theatre, music, comedy, drag, poetry, cosplay, storytelling and everything in between.

Backbone Youth Arts has over 35 years of history championing the voices and artistry of Young People, empowering Young Artists with the tools to tell their own stories and create their own work.  Eyes Wide Open Mic aims to give young artists the agency to make their own creative decisions and fuel their passion for the performing arts and storytelling.

Follow the link below to register your talent now!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Jacob Watton and Courtney Wagner

Two best friends get ready to go out on their big adventure to the beach. But what will they need? Swimmers so they can get in the water? Sunscreen for slipping, slopping and slapping? Maybe there will be pirates at the beach so they, of course, need to bring their swords. They will need some help to get ready for their big beach adventure so come ready to help out! The Great Beach Adventure is a side-splitting-ly funny, family outing that you won’t soon forget. Whether it’s painting Jacob in sunscreen so he doesn’t get burnt or helping Courtney prepare for her underwater expedition with the fish. The whole family will be screaming and shouting for more. Who knows, maybe after the show YOU will be ready for your very own Great Beach Adventure.

A live reality tv show about one of the most difficult things in the world… being a teenage girl.

STAGED SCRIPT READING

By Virag Dombay.

Fight Like A Girl is a live reality TV show created and performed by youth about one of the most difficult things in the world… being a teenage girl. The challenges are designed to test the mental, physical and social aptitude of each contestant as they try to win the ultimate prize… a guaranteed 100 likes on any social media post. Because that’s what all teenage girls want…

This show is a staged script reading of the first iteration of Fight Like A Girl. Following the reading, there will be a Q and A with opportunity for audience members to share their feedback. You may also be asked to provide written feedback.

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime through all your favorite films!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Fake Blood

You know tales of adventurers and tomb raiders, well get ready for the ultimate voyage through the ages! Join the brave Jack Sharpe and the beautiful Lady Penelope as they race against time and the nefarious Dr. Invictus on their quest to reach the Tree Of Knowledge.

Join the cast of Fake Blood as they take you on the greatest adventure of all time through the cinematic history of adventure movies from the 1920’s to now. Bear witness to the evolution of a genre and the effect these movies have had on society.

Everyone has their own obstacle course

INTERACTIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCE

By Grace Longwill

Being a human with a body can be its own kind of challenge. Stubbed toes, bumped foreheads, grazed knees- mundane and frustrating injuries that do nothing but slow you down. Obstacle heightens the everyday, transforming the frustrating and mundane ordeal of having a body into a series of playful challenges, that the audience can choose to watch or participate in, with freedom to play on the installation for the length of the festival! Let your ironically named host, Grace, encourage you to embrace the ridiculous, make glorious messes, and transform failure into fun, while telling some of her own story along the way. Everyone has their own obstacle course - but it doesn’t mean we have to run it alone. 

TIME TO WAKE UP BACKBONE FESTIVAL 2023!

OPENING NIGHT EVENT

At Backbone Youth Arts

Join us to celebrate the first night of Backbone Festival at the Seven Hills Hub! With performances from your favourites Richie LeStrange, Thalia Novela, and more!

Let’s kick off Backbone Festival with a bang!