Whitefella Yella Tree presented by La Boite Theatre Tickets
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About Whitefella Yella Tree
Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. When they look at each other, it’s tense, exciting, and strange.
Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are want to do. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance.
If history would just unfurl a little differently, the boys might have a beautiful future ahead of them. But without knowing it, Ty and Neddy are poised on the brink of a world that is about to change forever.
It’s the early 19th century. Ty is River Mob. Neddy is Mountain Mob. And the earth they stand together on is about to be declared ‘Australia’.
Featuring Pertame and Tiwi actor Joseph Althouse (The Visitors), Whitefella Yella Tree is the La Boite debut of award-winning Palawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg, winner of the Griffin Award, the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, the David Williamson Prize and two NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Co-directed with subtlety and sophistication by Griffin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Declan Greene and Wiradjuri and Worimi theatremaker Amy Sole, Whitefella Yella Tree is a heart-warming and heartbreaking story about love, Country, and Black queerness.
La Boite Theatre is Australia’s oldest continuously running professional theatre company and will celebrate 100 years of uninterrupted storytelling and theatre-making in 2025.
Run time
1hr 30min. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
23rd October, 2025
End date
8th November, 2025
Venue
La Boite, Roundhouse Theatre
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: Visitors to La Boite Theatre can purchase a Pre-Paid Parking Ticket for the evening.
Book a spot ahead of your event, then head into the QUT Q-Block carpark (entrance via 13 School Street, Kelvin Grove) located a 300-meter stroll from the venue. When you arrive at La Boite, present the ticket received on entry to the carpark to the Box Office team for validation. Make sure you secure your spot early to ensure a stress-free arrival for your next show!
Limited street parking is available around Kelvin Grove Village including on Gona Parade, Musk Avenue, Carraway Street and Blamey Street. QUT operates a Pay&-Display at Z9 Block, directly opposite La Boite Theatre along with other options around the precinct. Secure Parking operates a carpark located on Gona Parade and Musk Avenue (opposite the Roundhouse).
If you haven’t pre-booked your park, we strongly recommend arriving with ample time before your show to secure a spot.
BY RIDESHARE/TAXI: There is a designated drop off zone in front of our main entrance on Gona Parade for taxis, rideshares and visitors requiring ground level access. Simply set La Boite Theatre as your pick-up or drop off location.
BY ACTIVE TRANSPORT: If you prefer walking, scooting or cycling, there are great footpaths and off-road cycle ways near La Boite for you to access.
BY BUS: Bus stop #12 on Kelvin Grove Road is a 2-minute walk from the La Boite Theatre. Normanby Station and QUT Kelvin Grove Station are a 10-minute walk away. Routes include: routes 66, 325, 330, 340, 345, 390.
TRAIN: Roma Street Station is the closest train station, where you can connect with bus services that will bring you to Kelvin Grove.
More information about Whitefella Yella Tree
Playwright: Dylan Van Den Berg
Co-directers: Declan Greene and Amy Sole
Designer: Mason Browne
Lighting Designer: Kelsey Lee and Katie Sfetkidis
Composer and Sound Designer: Steve Toulmin
Dramaturg: Andrea James
Cast: Joseph Althouse (Further cast announcement to follow)
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Whitefella Yella Tree?
Whitefella Yella Tree runs for 1hr 30min. No interval.
Which theatre is Whitefella Yella Tree at?
Whitefella Yella Tree is at Brisbane's La Boite, Roundhouse Theatre, which is located at 6 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, 4059.
How much are tickets for Whitefella Yella Tree?
Whitefella Yella Tree tickets start at $55.
What is the age recommendation for Whitefella Yella Tree?
Ages 15+.
How do you get tickets for Whitefella Yella Tree?
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