Past Shows

December 2025. As France battles an unprecedented winter heatwave, three broke housemates receive bad news: their rent is about to skyrocket. In the midst of a brutal cost-of-living crisis, this blow threatens not only their already fragile budget but, even worse, their beloved Christmas tradition: the annual foie gras marathon! Sharp, irreverent, and fast-paced, this original dark comedy took a brutally honest look at our anxious times, with plenty of wit and humour along the way.

What happens when greed, loss, and money come into play? This dark comedy dove headfirst into these themes, revealing the true nature of those we thought we knew! The story begins with the death of Henri, a circus owner, whose friends gather in his old, crumbling mansion in Normandy on a stormy night. They await the arrival of a notary to discover who will inherit Henri's fortune. As the storm rages on, unexpected guests and startling revelations blur the lines and uncover everyone's true colors when it comes to grief, envy, and scheming.

Has Covid driven everyone crazy? Are relationships meant to last, and at what cost? Our new play followed five friends : two married couples and one newly single friend reuniting for l'apéritif after a lengthy lockdown. Through conversations and scenes of domestic bliss & drama, audiences were invited to witness their touching imperfections, quest for answers and inner reflections on love, freedom, commitment & life.

It is dusk at Notre Dame. Desperate Gargoyles lament and dream of escaping to a new life when the cathedral suddenly catches fire! As the evil & scheming Monseigneur Frollo embarks on quest to find and punish the arsonist, an assortment of colourful characters (among them clumsy Quasimodo and strong-willed Esmeralda) will take the stage and join the investigation. A 20-minute musical to honour Victor Hugo's work and this French icon that almost disappeared earlier in the year.

Half-French half-Australian, half-comedy half-musical! Another sold-out original production, Repeat after me followed Amy, a naive young Australian who embarks on a trip of self-discovery to France. A sold-out original production at the Metro Arts Theatre.

Our first 100% original production featured a Paris Metro station & a cast of 12 performers. It sold out its 7 nights at the Metro Arts theatre. Watch the video of the show on YouTube (French)

Our second and last production for the 2017 season was the outrageous feminist comedy Simone says (written by Corinne Berron, Helene Serres, Vanina Sicurani, Trinidad & Bonbon), produced for the first time in Australia. Six sold out shows at the iconic Metro Arts theatre in the CBD, during which our all-female cast delighted their audience with fast-paced banter and songs.

Our first production, The Student & Mr Henri (by Ivan Calberac), sold out and was very well received by audiences and critics alike. The very first production of Brisbane French Theatre, a critical and audience success.