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Reviews

"The Playground in the Sky is the first show that I have seen that offers a mature reflection on the impacts of natural disasters on young people. It didn’t shy away from the triggering effects of sirens and rainfall, the impact of displacement and loss, and the different ways in which members of families respond to life’s many challenges—including through play, fantasy, dreams, and games. I am so pleased I had the opportunity to see the premiere of this excellent new work by Harry Fritsch (Playwright), and to be yet again impressed by the work of Virag Dombay."

Catherine Lawrence, Creative Futures on ‘The Playground In the Sky’
"The play not-so-subtly introduces the idea that swearing activates a more primitive part of the brain, something playwright Nicky Peelgrane explores with real curiosity and humour. The show doesn’t shame children for finding taboo language fascinating. It simply asks: what if we had better tools?

Stage Buzz Brisbane on ‘Bleep Quest’
"This is a beautifully directed professional ‘young adult’ performance of an excellent piece of new writing"

Catherine Lawrence, Creative Futures on ‘The Playground in the Sky’
"There were audible adult gasps and giggles throughout. The sarcasm and dry wit land even harder because they’re delivered by children. There's something just deliciously funny about a tiny human delivering sharp commentary. There are also sweet moments of audience interaction, where Kate asks open-ended questions and the crowd may shout back suggestions. It creates a sense of shared problem-solving and empowerment."

Stage Buzz Brisbane on ‘Bleep Quest’
"There’s nothing quite like Verbatim Theatre. It’s an experience that no other medium has ever effectively captured. And no other style has quite so succinctly proved theatre’s capacity for inciting social progression. There is something powerful about watching a drama unfold and knowing these are not the contrived words of a playwright sitting at a computer screen, but the real words, real experiences and real stories of the people beneath the text. It can be joyous. It can be challenging. It can be philosophical. And Dear Adults, presented at BackDock Arts, is all three."

Bradley Chapman, Bravo Brisbane on ‘Dear Adults…’
“It’s an important show for adults and their children. It’s a show where you could take your child to and be entertained, but also be educated and most importantly a chance to create a discussion and engage with children around their fears, concerns, or complicated questions that they are looking to have answered.”

Jayden Martin, Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane on ‘Dear Adults…’

Bleep Quest

Written by Nicky Peelgrane

In 2026: The Ron Hurley Theatre

Three young women lying on a red quilt, smiling and laughing, enjoying each other's company for the Play on Stage production of 'Terms & Conditions Apply'.

Terms and Conditions Apply

Written by Rebecca Day, Virag Dombay and Gracie Hosie

In 2025: The Ron Hurley Theatre in association with Backbone Festival (October) PIP Theatre (November)

Two teenage Brisbane actors standing against a yellow wall, engaging in conversation.

Lunchboxed In

Written by Virag Dombay and Harry Fritsch

In 2025: The Briswest Centre, Paddington

Children watching a colorful, animated waterfall projection on a large screen with their backs to the camera.

The Playground in the Sky

Written by Harry Fritsch

In 2024 and 2025: The Ron Hurley Theatre

Group of children and teenagers gathered closely, some standing and some sitting, paying attention to something out of the frame, with a dark background.

Dear Adults…

Written by Virag Dombay and Harry Fritsch.

In 2021: Anywhere Festival

n 2022: Brisbane City Council Youth Week Brisbane Libraries Tour (April), Season at BackDock Arts (July), Brisbane Fringe in partnership with Backbone Festival Season (November)