LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) at Brisbane Festival tickets
About LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)
A rip-roaring ride plunging two best friends into the depths of the Chinese afterlife, crossing genres, realities, and theatrical convention with infectious zest.
Co-created by Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong (Golden Blood), LEGENDS draws on the unique talents of many theatre artists from Australia’s Asian diaspora. It’s a powerful, deeply personal examination of the Chinese cultural experience and the enduring power of friendship, revealed through a hilarious yet subtly moving lens.
Merlynn and Joe are used to fiery clashes – but what old friends aren’t? As they spend a night holding vigil for their dead grandfathers, their conflicting attitudes towards traditional values grow more and more heated. Merlynn wants to preserve the rites of her forebears, while Joe thinks it’s all a load of superstition. But the lords of the Underworld have their own thoughts on all of this, and they’re going to drag our heroes beyond the grave to resolve their differences.
Run time
1hr 15min. No Interval.
Categories
Plays, Theatre Week
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
17th September, 2026
End date
20th September, 2026
Venue
Cremorne Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI: The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)
Presented by: Brisbane Festival
Co-Creators, Co-Writers, Co-Directors and Performers: __Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong __
Set Designer: __Cherish Marrington __
Costume Designer: __Nicole Marrington __
Video Artist and AV Designer: Wendy Yu
Lighting Designer: __Kate Baldwin __
Composer: Joe Paradise Lui
Outside Eye & Rehearsal Director: Marcel Dorney
Touring Lighting Designer and Head Technician: Matthew Erren
Production Manager: Harry Dowling
Stage Manager: Catherine O’Donoghue
Assistant Costume Maker: Rose Finlay
Set construction and scenic: Black Swan Production Facility
Producer: Performing Lines
Hero images: Matsu Photography
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)?
LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) runs for 1hr 15min. No Interval.
Which theatre is LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) at?
LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) is at South Brisbane's Cremorne Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, which is located at Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
How much are tickets for LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)?
LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) tickets start at $61.
What is the age recommendation for LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)?
Ages 16+.
How do you get tickets for LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)?
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