Bananaland

Saturday, September 16 – Sunday, October 1, 2023 Meet Ruby Semblance, a 21-year-old idealist. She believes in art, music and angry choreography. Ruby is the lead singer/songwriter of Kitty Litter. Not Kitty Litter ‘the band’ mind you – according to Ruby, an ‘Onstage Conceptual Art / Music Oriented Happening.’If that sounds unappealing, you are right. Kitty Litter have been together for four years, played five hundred shows, and have one fan. One.One fateful day Kitty Litter take the stage to be greeted by a sold-out audience… of small children. It turns out their furious protest song Bananaland has accidentally become a runaway kids hit.Is Kitty Litter destined to become the next Wiggles? Spoiler: yes! And it’s our total delight as the audience to witness them rail against this destiny. Do they allow themselves to be consumed with the notion of ‘selling out’ or do they buy into their accidental ‘kids’ band’ fame?Their journey is a rollercoaster romp full of heart, music, comedy, pathos and lovable characters.BANANALAND is a celebration of the glorious absurdity of following an impossible dream, featuring a knockout score by Kate Miller-Heidke and her collaborator Keir Nuttall - the award-winning songwriting team behind Muriel’s Wedding the Musical and multiple platinum-selling albums.It is directed by industry giant Simon Phillips, internationally renowned for his work on large-scale musicals including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Ladies in Black and famed for his stunning visual style and innovative staging.For more information visit the Brisbane Festival website.Presented by Brisbane Festival and Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane Venue address: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cnr Melbourne and Grey Street, South Brisbane Parent event: Brisbane Festival Event type: Performing arts Age range: Teens, Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors Cost: $69-$99 + booking fee Age: Suitable for ages 15+ Bookings: Bookings required via the Brisbane Festival website. Bookings required: Yes