What We
Ought to Be

From the mind of an emerging local playwright comes a suite of deeply flawed characters all reeling in the aftermath of an aristocrat’s death. Existing somewhere between a whodunnit and gothic tales of old, this Toowoomba based debut of What We Ought to Be is guaranteed to surprise in the grimmest way possible.

A Homegrown Independent's Program Production

What We  ~Ought to Be~
What We  ~Ought to Be~

#​Desire, delusion, and a tiny bit of axe murder

This original play asks one question: “What are you willing to do to get what you deserve?”

From the mind of an emerging local playwright comes a suite of deeply flawed characters all reeling in the aftermath of an aristocrat’s death. Existing somewhere between a whodunnit and gothic tales of old, this Toowoomba based debut of What We Ought to Be is guaranteed to surprise in the grimmest way possible.

This original neo-gothic work is brought to Toowoomba with the help of the Toowoomba Regional Council, Regional Arts Fund, and The Empire Theatre’s Homegrown Program.

Thursday 16 January - 7:30am

Friday 17 January - 7:30pm

Saturday 18 January - 2:00pm & 7:30pm


Adult $31.40
Full Time Student $26.90
*a fee of $5 applies per transaction for online bookings.


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70mins with no interval

#This Homegrown Independent's Program Production Is supported By

#About Homegrown

Homegrown is The Empire’s independents performance program which fosters the development, production and presentation of new and exciting works. It offers producers expert guidance, tailored support, and the flexibility to meet their unique needs. The program aims to enhance access, build community capacity, support local emerging artists, and grow audiences by introducing them to new and local adventurous work.

With a focus on experimentation, collaboration, and creative freedom, Homegrown has delivered outstanding results. Many past participants have showcased their work beyond The Empire and achieved publication success.

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Acknowledgement
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The Empire acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Giabal, Jarowair and Western Wakka Wakka peoples, where we work and present stories. We would like to pay respect to the Elders, past and present and to all First Nations peoples.

Artwork: We Are Yuree by Adrian Bauwens

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