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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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  • 2025
  • The Visitors
The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
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fnclancestrythevisitors25 The Visitors QPAC, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Sydney Theatre Company Theatre, First Nations Clancestry The Visitors By Jane Harrison and directed by Wesley Enoch

23 - 26 Jul 2025
Playhouse
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$79 - $89 *
* A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
1 hour 15 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

Visitors leave. Right?

On a sweltering day in January 1788, seven clan leaders gather on a sandstone escarpment overlooking the harbour. The attendees, six of them Elders and one new initiate, catch-up, laugh together, share a meal and compare notes. But beyond the friendly banter, protocols, and hospitality, a momentous decision is waiting to be made.

A mysterious fleet of giant nawi is amassing in the harbour and as they creep closer, these seven representatives must choose unanimously: whether to send these strangers on their way or welcome them?

Having recently been awarded Best Mainstage Production and Best Ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, The Visitors by Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison, and directed by one of Australia’s most celebrated directors, Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch, comes to QPAC for a strictly limited season.

Co-produced by Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company, The Visitors is at once a riveting, deeply researched insight into one of the most impactful and painful days in Australia’s history, and a hugely entertaining study of how communities respond to change and the unknown.

The Visitors is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.

  • ★★★★★
    A powerful and contemplative performance that challenges the mind and moves the heart.
    Time Out 
  • ★★★★★
    An outstanding cast of zealous actors demonstrate unequivocally the resilience and the indomitability of the communities that they represent so gloriously. Their chemistry is immaculate, in a show that speaks with a beautifully harmonious sense of solidarity.
    Suzy Goes See
  • Powerful, authentic First Nations storytelling.
    The Guardian

Important Information

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 13+.

Warning

This performance contains infrequent coarse language, themes of racial violence, descriptions of violence, intergenerational trauma and theatrical haze.  

Please Note

Please be advised, this production may contain voices and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away. 

Celebrate 40 Years of QPAC and Win!

Purchase a ticket at QPAC in 2025 and go in the draw to win a Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid, thanks to Hyundai – proud Principal Partner of QPAC.

To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

Playhouse Access Guide

The Playhouse access guide [PDF, 462KB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Concession

Pension and companion card holders.

Youth

Aged 26 and under at the time of booking.

Groups of 4+

A minimum of 4 tickets must be purchased, for the same performance and within the same transaction. Must select “Groups 4+” in your basket from the dropdown option.

Great discounts available for groups of 4+. 
A-Reserve $79

Make a group booking

Great discounts available for school groups of 10+. 1 teacher free ticket per 10 students. 
B-Reserve $39

Please note, the matinee on Thursday, 24 July will include a post-show Schools Q&A.

Make a school booking

Education Notes

Suitability: Years 7 to 12

Linked to Aboriginal and Torres St Islander Studies, Arts in Practice, English General, Modern History and Social and Community Studies.

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Gallery

  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
  • The Visitors featuring the 2024 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker
  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker

Cast

  • John Blair: Nucoorilma, Gamilaroi
  • Zoe Walters: Anmatyerre
  • Sean Dow: Gunggandji, Birigubba
  • James Slee: Kuku Yalanji, Goa
  • Stephen Geronimos: Gamilaroi
  • Beau Dean Riley Smith: Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay
  • Najwa Adams: Birri Gubba

Creatives

  • Playwright Jane Harrison
  • Director Wesley Enoch
  • Set and Costume Designer Elizabeth Gadsby
  • Lighting Designer Karen Norris
  • Composer and Sound Designer Brendon Boney
  • Associate Director 2023 Liza-Mare Syron
  • Cultural Liaison Aunty Yvonne Simms
  • Dharug/Dharawal Linguist Corina Norman
  • Dharug Linguist/Coach Jordan Ryan-Hennessey
  • Associate Designer Shana O’Brien

Discover More

Explore Clancestry here. Check out our diverse lineup of events – don’t miss a beat!

  • Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    25 Jul 2025, From 6pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

  • Clancestry Weaving Workshops

    26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025
    Playhouse Lounge

    Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

  • Wata Image by Sarah Walker

    Clancestry Wata

    31 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.

  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions

    Clancestry First Gathering

    31 Jul 2025, 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.

  • Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume

    Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume

    1 - 9 Aug 2025
    Playhouse

    Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.

  • Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Biggest Mobs

    1 Aug 2025, 6pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

  • Electric Fields

    Clancestry Electric Fields with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    2 Aug 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Don’t miss Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields in this unique concert with the full power of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry

    2 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish Lane

    Enjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.

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