New Work

Backbone continues to cement our place as a leader in producing new work.

ABSOLUTE OBJECTIVITY

A pop culture fairytale for the internet age, Absolute Objectivity is a new Musical Comedy presented by Backbone set to download it’s way into Brisbane this November!

With an eclectic array of music written by iconic Brisbane singer/songwriter Jeremy Neale (Velociraptor), Produced by Aidan Hogg (Jaguar Jonze) book co-written by Sampson Smith (Architects of Sound), and a cast of some of Brisbane's most exciting performers: Sellma Soul (The Voice), Bianca Zouppas, Nadia Morrison (The Ancient Bloods), Siobhan Gibbs, Finely Kube and Sunday Juba; Absolute Objectivity is set to be the best cup of T since Y2K.

Absolute Objectivity takes audiences on a journey to the world elections in the year 2054 where - since the mysterious disappearance of left-wing messiah Turny Banders - the CEO of the world’s largest, and only, corporation ‘Dooglecorp’ has run unopposed as World President for two decades.

But this year, it could all change. Meet our unlikely hero CC, and their cat Pickles and join them on an adventure deep into the internet where they uncover censored truths, evil lies, and find out if anyone really sees with absolute objectivity.

Take a listen: https://absoluteobjectivity.bandcamp.com/

Original Concept: Katherine Quigley
Composition & Script: Jeremy Neale
Direction & Script: Sampson Smith
Set & Costume Design: Stephen Quinn
AV DESIGN: Ashleigh Djokic

Redevelopment Project Mentor: Alethea Beetson

Recording Produced By: Aidan Hogg

Album Performed by: Phoebe Imhoff, Josh Coxon, George Browning, Aidan Hogg, Jeremy Neale, Sampson Smith

CAST: Sellma Soul, Bianca Zouppas, Nadia Morrison, Siobhan Gibbs, Finley Kube & Sunday Juba.

THE GIANT AND THE SEA

With the support of Brisbane Writers Festival, Backbone will take on Brisbane Author Trent Jamieson’s stunning work for children and young people ‘The Giant and the Sea’ and adapt it for the stage.

A stunningly beautiful and powerful take on climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope. With lyrical text by acclaimed author Trent Jamieson and illustrations by CBCA Award-winner Rovina Cai, Backbone is assembling a team of artists to bring ‘The Giant and The Sea’ to the stage.

Katherine Quigley - Original Producer
Michael Ross - Sound Designer and Music Producer
Leah Flanagan - Songwriter/Lyrics/Vocalist/Guitarist
Mario Spate - Mixing Engineer
Sampson Smith - Writer & Director
Stephen Quinn - Designer & Realiser - staging and production
Ashleigh Djocik - Animation & Digital