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Javeenbah Theatre

Javeenbah Theatre Company has been one of the most beloved and friendly Gold Coast theatre groups for over forty years.

Javeenbah is renowned for creating unforgettable and award-winning pieces of theatre. We showcase six productions a year from the cutting edge to the classic family favourite.

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Javeenbah Theatre Company Membership

Thursday 1 January 2026
Membership expires 31st December. If purchased at or after the AGM (usually held in October) your membership will expire on the 31st of December the proceeding year You now have access to the many added benefits of our memberships! - Voting at our Annual General Meeting - Discounted tickets for yourself - Discounts at the JBar - Officially call Javeenbah by our member title... jBah!
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Jane & Kel Go To Hell: A Rehearsed Play Reading

Between Saturday 20 June 2026 and Sunday 21 June 2026
Jane and Kel are housemates, drinking mates and best mates with bad jobs and bad judgement. After Jane loses her job writing for a youth media blog she needs to save money, and so it becomes time for someone to move into the sunroom. After a string of interviews, Roy seems like the clear choice. And besides, it’s not like he’s a demon or anything. Except that he is. And he’s dragged Jane to Hell. Rating: 12+, references to death & hell, some course language
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Sip & Sing: A Villian Sing-Along

Saturday 18 July 2026
Get ready to raise your glass and unleash your inner baddie at Sip & Sing: A Villain Sing-Along! This wickedly fun sin-along invites you to belt out your favorite villain anthems, from iconic Broadway bangers to Disney’s most devilish hit, all while sipping on your favourite drinks. Featuring a host of Javeenbah’s charismatic crooks and glamorous misfits, this interactive musical experience is equal parts party and performance. So grab a drink, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for a night where the villains take center stage!
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Present Laughter

Between Saturday 8 August 2026 and Saturday 22 August 2026
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
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The Laramie Project

Between Friday 18 September 2026 and Sunday 20 September 2026
In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. In the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard, interviews were conducted with more than 200 people in the town. Some were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. The result is a deeply moving theatrical experience constructed from these interviews and firsthand observations. This production is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Rating: 18+, Contains references to death, suicide, drugs & assault. Very Adult Themes. Very Course Strong Language
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Nineteen

Between Saturday 28 November 2026 and Saturday 12 December 2026
What happens when you put a writer, a gym-rat, a tradie and a stoner all in one share-house? Mix in some aggression, a shared-ex, insecurity and unwavering pride and you've got yourself a recipe for manhood. But is that what it really means to be a man? Nineteen explores masculinity in young Australian men, uncovering a confronting and complex world few often want to talk about. Crafted from interviews with over ninety young people, Nineteen is both the hope and fear of the next generation. So if you're in the mood to see a story about love, vulnerability, affection, talking about your feelings and learning to become a kinder, softer human being... this is not the play for you… Rating: 18+ references to death, drugs & suicide, Very strong course language & adult themes
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Macbeth

Between Saturday 9 May 2026 and Saturday 23 May 2026
Step into the smoky glamour of 19th century Las Vegas in this bold reimagining of Macbeth. Amid the flashing lights and shadowy corners of the city gambling's Underworld, a ruthless mob enforce drawn into a deadly game of ambition. Guided by haunting visions from mysterious slot machines that foretell his rise, he begins a violent descent into betrayal, paranoia, and bloodshed. Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is reborn in a world of vice and vengeance, where power comes at the highest cost. Rating: 12 + Contains references to death, mature themes
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Play In A Day

Saturday 11 April 2026
"Come along to one of the funniest productions on the Gold Coast in 2026! The twist? The cast, creative and technical teams started rehearsals 24 hours ago! Watchout on our social media as we unveil the uproarious comedy that will take to the stage!"
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RENT: The Musical

Between Saturday 7 March 2026 and Saturday 21 March 2026
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS RATING: 16+, Contains references to death and drugs, mature themes and course language
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One Man, Two Guvnors

Between Saturday 29 November 2025 and Saturday 13 December 2025
Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancee. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Based on the classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, in this new English version by prizewinning playwright Richard Bean, sex, food and money are high on the agenda.
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Play In A Day

Saturday 8 November 2025
"Come along to one of the funniest productions on the Gold Coast in 2025! The twist? The cast, creative and technical teams started rehearsals 24 hours ago! Watchout on our social media as we unveil the uproarious comedy that will take to the stage!"
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Scenes From a Climate Era

Between Friday 24 October 2025 and Sunday 26 October 2025
Massive artificial reefs. Mirror clouds. Zombie mice. Beaches where once there were none. Traveling the world when planes are gone. How we deal with big, breathtaking ideas – and the crazy excitement of living in hope. It’s sixty-five short scenes – comic, tragic, and everything in between. Jam-packed with info, humanity and truth, but never wagging its finger in your face, Scenes From the Climate Era is a play about now. About the choices we made yesterday, and the difficult beauty of tomorrow.
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Moriarty

Between Saturday 2 August 2025 and Saturday 16 August 2025
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this brand new adventure that has danger—and laughter!—around every corner.
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Sip & Sing: Power Ballads Sing-Along

Saturday 5 July 2025
Get ready to rock out like never before at Sip & Sing: Power Ballads Sing-A-Long! Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or just love to sing along in the car, this is your chance to belt out your favourite hits from the '80s, '90s, and beyond. So grab a drink, gather your friends, and get ready to rock the house down at Sip & Sing: Power Ballads Sing-A-Long.
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The Bed Party

Between Friday 20 June 2025 and Sunday 22 June 2025
In a disarrayed bedroom, five women navigate the complexities of their lives, from comforting a housemate after a traumatic date to celebrating new romantic possibilities. As stories unfold, the bonds between these fiercely loyal, loving, and radically honest women are tested and strengthened. With wit, warmth, and unwavering support, they tackle life's highs and lows, proving that in the end, all you need is the comfort of friends by your side.
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The Bed Party - WWYW Charity Performance

Thursday 19 June 2025
In a disarrayed bedroom, five women navigate the complexities of their lives, from comforting a housemate after a traumatic date to celebrating new romantic possibilities. As stories unfold, the bonds between these fiercely loyal, loving, and radically honest women are tested and strengthened. With wit, warmth, and unwavering support, they tackle life's highs and lows, proving that in the end, all you need is the comfort of friends by your side.
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Thursday's Child

Between Saturday 10 May 2025 and Saturday 24 May 2025
Thursday's Child is Tin, born on a Thursday and like the old nursery rhyme, has far to go. A strange and lonely child who digs, his wanderings take him underneath the earth into the subterranean tunnels that he's pre-destined to roam. Told by his sister Harper Flute, it is a story of an Australian farming family's strength as they battle their way through the great depression of the 1930s. A surreal and epic piece of theatre that explores the themes of memory, fate, family camaraderie and the spirit of determination in a time of great change. NOTE: Please be aware that our venue's accessible toilet is currently under repair and will not be available for these performances.
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Blank

Saturday 12 April 2025
In a joint effort between audience and performer, the gaps in the script are filled in to reveal a story that celebrates the human imagination. As formally inventive as it is engaging, Blank reverses the typical theatre experience: A script riddled with blanks leaves the audience in charge of how the story will unfold. The concept might be simple, the result is nothing short of empowering as a random audience member sees his or her future determined by the imagination of others. NOTE: Please be aware that our venue's accessible toilet is currently under repair and will not be available for these performances.
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Letters to Lindy

Between Friday 28 March 2025 and Sunday 30 March 2025
The court case captivated a nation. A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that the baby was taken by a dingo – denied and discredited by zealous police and a flawed legal system. The media circus, the rumours, the nation’s prejudices laid bare. And in the eye of the storm: Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton. Letters to Lindy draws on this correspondence and interviews with Lindy herself. It is an enthralling, revealing, and long overdue dialogue between Lindy and the nation; a portrait of the wisdom and resilience of a grieving mother. NOTE: Please be aware that our venue's accessible toilet is currently under repair and will not be available for these performances.
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The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

Between Saturday 8 February 2025 and Saturday 22 February 2025
Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing... Then, they began dancing... And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future. AUSLAN Interpreted: Feb 15th Content Warning: This production contains strong language, depictions of guns & gunshot sound effects,  mature themes, audience participation, and the use of slime. It is also set to music. Viewer discretion is advised.
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California Orange Stellar: A Play Reading

Saturday 18 January 2025
Come along to hear a reading of California Orange Stellar by Grace Wilson, a up and coming playwright with multiple awards and plays under their belt! This is one you don't want to miss!
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