Second Coming presented by La Boite Theatre tickets
About Second Coming
It's 2026, Earth is burning, and time is running out.
Geneticist Evie and the crew of the ARK MARK II spaceship are humanity's last hope, charged with rescuing every species they can, two by two, for a new beginning on Mars. Lions, Javan warty pigs, and creatures of all kinds are soon set to roam about in purpose-built biomes in 'The Second Eden'.
Behind the mission is GENESIS, a corporate superpower who have commissioned the project, selling salvation through a slick marketing campaign. The mission is disrupted when Evie discovers she's pregnant - thanks to her husband Alan forgetting his birth control.
As personal crises collide with cosmic responsibility, Evie uncovers a shocking truth about the mission that forces the crew to question everything they thought they knew. Where do they go from here?
Written by award-winning playwright Kathryn Marquet (The Dead Devils of Cockle Creek, Pale Blue Dot) and award-winning director and Playlab Theatre Artistic Director Ian Lawson (Blue Bones, Horizon), Second Coming is a tragicomedy of galactic proportions: a love letter to Earth that explores the rise of corporate power, oligarchy, and the urgent need for new ethics in a world driven by boundless capitalism.
It asks, with dark humour and heart: if we can't learn from our mistakes on Earth, what hope do we have on Mars?
A World Premiere presented by La Boite Theatre and Playlab Theatre.
Run time
1hr 35min.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
6th August, 2026
End date
22nd August, 2026
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 Second Coming
Playwright: Kathryn Marquet
Director: Ian Lawson
Set & Costume Designer: Bill Haycock
Composer & Sound Designer: Wil Hughes
Lighting Designer: Geoff Squires
Cast: Ashlee Lollback, Gideon Mzembe & Anthony Standish
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Second Coming?
Second Coming runs for 1hr 35min.
Which theatre is Second Coming at?
Second Coming is at Brisbane's La Boite, Roundhouse Theatre, which is located at 6 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, 4059.
How much are tickets for Second Coming?
Second Coming tickets start at $65.
What is the age recommendation for Second Coming?
Ages 15+.
How do you get tickets for Second Coming?
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