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Runtime
90 minutes, without an interval
Accessibility
New Works by emerging QLD artists
Presented by La Boite Theatre
Now in its 8th year, La Boite’s leading artist development initiative Assembly, returns in 2026 showcasing seven bold new works, each just 10 minutes long.
Created by a cohort of 7 writers, 7 directors and 14 actors, these fresh works are the result of a six-month creative journey shaped through masterclasses, mentorship and hands-on collaboration with industry professionals.
At a time when storytelling feels more urgent than ever, ASSEMBLY offers audiences a front-row seat to the ideas and voices shaping the future of Queensland theatre.
Presented across two showcase performances in the Roundhouse Theatre, this is your first chance to experience these new works — and discover the next generation of artists before everyone else.
Creatives
Writers Madeline Armit, Ewan Robertson, Stephen Sadler, Yoseb (Seb) Saint, Zoe Schramm, Lexie Stretton, Jazz Zhao, Directors Charlie Baz, Alexandra Ellen, Sophie Commens, Alicia Lorie, Maxi Mossman, Tadhg Parker, Maeve Sloss, Actors Cullyn Beckton, Martie Blanchett, Tyrone Crowe, Siena D'Arienzo, Jade Jose, Emily Liu, Liam McMahon, Stella Peterson, Rae Rose, Lachlan Orton, Tenielle Stoltenkamp, Yves White, Gabriel Wighton, Lead Facilitator Jess Bunz, Facilitator Chelsea August, Writing Mentor Steve Pirie, Directing Mentor Sue Rider, Acting Mentor Louise Brehmer and Program Dramaturg Alex Macdonald
The Seven Works of the Assembly Showcase
The Box
Trish, a passionate but overworked job agency recruiter meets with her client, Olivia, a nomad who can't seem to hold down a job. But what Olivia doesn't know is that this is their last meeting.
Writer: Lexie Stretton
Director: Alexandra Ellen
Actors: Jade Jose and Tenielle Stoltenkamp
Stand By Routine
Tony, a night shift security guard and stand-up comedian, is about to turn 30. However, after all these years watching him, his audience may have finally grown tired of his dusty material.
Writer: Stephen Sadler
Director: Meave Sloss
Actor: Siena D'Arienzo and Gabriel Wighton
We Stole a Zoo
It's Alex's first day as a zookeeper and their trainer, Dan, is about to steal 23 fairy penguins.
Writer: Zoe Schramm
Director: Sophie Commens
Actor: Cullyn Beckton and Tyrone Crowe
Accelerator
When two people lock eyes from across the dance floor is that love or is it just luck? A car trip that will either seal the deal or send both spinning out of control.
Writer: Seb Saint
Director: Charlie Baz
Actors: Liam McMahon and Lachlan Orton
I Don't Think You Did it Maliciously
Tom's upset with Maya and decides it's high time he address it - moments before she has to leave for work. As Tom carefully tries to communicate 'correctly' - Maya spirals trying to figure out what she's done.
Writer: Madeline Armit
Director: Tadhg Parker
Actor: Stella Peterson and Yves White
Covered Ground
Is there anything worse than being left behind? Yes, academic probation.
Writer: Ewan Robertson
Director: Alicia Lorie
Actors: Martie Blanchett and Rae Rose
ASMR Bath Water
Grace loves ASMR. But as her ASMR YouTube channel grows, so do the custom requests. What begins as a harmless side hustle spirals into something far more intimate than she bargained for.
Writer: Jazz Zhao
Director: Maxi Mossman
Actor: Emily Liu