1986, Manila, the Philippines. The world finally looks on as history is being made by a society tearing at the fabric of a regime and demanding change.
On the fateful evening of President Ferdinand Marcos’ exile, young men climb the walls of Malacañang Palace, storm the hallways, and seat themselves on his throne. Among them are brothers Martin and Ernie — heroes... if only for a night.
Nearly 40 years later, the siblings reunite in Brisbane, where Martin’s teenage son Leo is incensed that the dictator’s heir is being elected to the presidency of the Philippines. With a fresh revolution and some old family secrets in the air, the three men will reconnect over the conditions of love, the question of duty and the price of rebellion.
In a watershed moment for Australian Filipino theatre, Jordan Shea’s Queensland Premier’s Drama Award-winning play draws on his multicultural experiences in an ambitious and haunting theatrical epic that celebrates the power of ordinary people to (re)discover their bravery and help shape history.
Ages 15+.
18th October, 2025
1st November, 2025
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GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY BUS: The 86 bus route is a free South Brisbane bus loop service offered by Translink, that delivers you meters from the theatre's front door.
BY CAR: There is paid car parking available in the surrounding streets.
"Epic in its theatricality…an unforgettable journey through a tantalising collision of languages, times and places." — Judges Panel, Queensland Premier’s Drama Award
Writer: Jordan Shea
Director: Kenneth Moraleda
MALACAÑANG MADE US is at Brisbane's Bille Brown Theatre, which is located at 78 Montague Road, Brisbane, 4101.
MALACAÑANG MADE US tickets start at $70.
Ages 15+.
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