Welcome to the remote Combat Outpost Mirage, home to eight Aussie Diggers mired in our longest war. From this tiny fortification overlooking a beautiful valley in the forbidding mountains of Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, Captain Trent Kelly and his men have a lot to deal with. When they aren't mentoring a platoon from the Afghan National Army, they're patrolling for Taliban insurgents, negotiating with a powerful local warlord, or simply making it through another day a long way from home.
Written by a serving soldier and veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, First Casualty is a debut play like no other. It's an authentic account of the real lives of Australian troops at war — the triumphs and the tragedies, the strains and the sacrifices, the pressure and the release. There's tension, occasional explosions of violence, and humour, but at its heart First Casualty is about the friendship of the soldiers who have given up so much for their country.
This is not an anti-war story. This is not a pro-war story. This is a story of soldiers — the sons, the husbands, the fathers, the people we love.
Creatives
By Christopher Johnston
Directed by Lee Lewis
This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
A dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
This visually stunning production delves into the untold story of Neverland, featuring over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry.
This extraordinary, often hilarious, true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit is not to be missed.
Saddle up for a wild ride in Deadwood as Calamity Jane’s untamed spirit bursts to life in a raucous, gritty stripped-back reimagining that’ll have you howling for more.
Pip Williams’ New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation.
A fiery David Williamson comedy where sparks fly, banter heats up, and opposites just might attract – don’t miss this hilarious clash of personalities!
A heartfelt celebration of First Nations fatherhood, culture, and strength, brought to life through powerful stories and music.