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Torch the Place
It’s Mum’s 60th. The kids have brought cake, presents… and a skip bin
From Queensland born-and-bred TV writer and author Benjamin Law (The Family Law), comes his breakout comedy Torch the Place.
Teresa’s mum can’t let go of anything – from grudges to Princess Di’s ash trays to late ‘90s Disney VHS’. She sees her ordinary Gold Coast home as a museum of irreplaceable treasures. But she’s not a curator… she’s a hoarder.
When her children return to celebrate her 60th birthday, she’s thrilled to have them home. But this isn’t just a reunion – it’s an intervention. Armed with a skip bin and good intentions, the siblings attempt to help their mother confront decades of detritus, rusted-on emotions and long-buried memories.
Inspired by Law’s own family experience and Australia’s fast-growing problem with compulsive hoarding, Torch the Place balances sharp wit with a deeply emotional reckoning around trauma, identity, and the meaning of “stuff.”
Directed by Queensland’s own Ngoc Phan (Vietgone, Boy Swallows Universe) in her mainstage solo-directing debut and starring an ensemble you’re going to fall head-over-heels for, Torch the Place is a “poignant modern comedy” (Arts Review) about a modern family that “will make you laugh, cry, and call your mum” (ArtsHub).
Tue 17 Mar 2026, 6:30 PM
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To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Company Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Fri 20 Mar 2026, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Sat 21 Mar 2026, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Sat 21 Mar 2026, 2:00 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production.
Sat 28 Mar 2026, 4:00 AM
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
Explore our Visual Story, Access and Audio guides to familiarise yourself with our venue before your show and find out more about Accessibility at QPAC here.
Age Recommendation
Rated PG
Recommended for those aged 14 years and older.
Warning
This production contains mature themes, mild sexual references and moderate coarse language.
Accessibility at Bille Brown Theatre
Queensland Theatre Company is committed to making their performances accessible to all theatre lovers.
Visit or contact their Ticketing Team at 1800 355 528 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm) or sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au for more information.
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