QPAC

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.

Performances selling out! Best seats available Thursday, 14 May at 1pm and Friday, 15 May at 1pm.

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1 hour 5 minutes

no interval, subject to change without notice

Dakota of the White Flats is an adaptation of the novel by award-winning author Philip Ridley. A high-action pulpy punk noir with snappy dialogue that snatches the classic coming-of-age adventure story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two loud, unapologetic, brave young women.

Dakota Pink is 13-years-old and afraid of nothing. She lives in a bleak housing complex on the edge of a polluted canal. Abandoned supermarket trolleys litter the streets and the oil slick water is filled with monstrous mutant eels. Dakota and her best friend Treacle discover a secret that propels them across the water to the Broken Glass Fortress on Dog Island.

Delivered in electronica inflected neon and grime, Dakota of the White Flats is a finely crafted narrative shot through with comedy, horror, immersive soundscape and live music. Directed by Ella Becroft, with set design by John Verryt, lighting by Rachel Marlow and composition by Eden Mulholland, this fast-paced and electrifying show celebrates the resilience, bravery and hope of young people in a changing world.

Powered by a pulpy 90s tone infused with the high-octane energy only a child could muster, all cylinders are firing here to create a delightful epic audiences won’t forget quickly.

The New Zealand Herald
You need to run, not walk, to Dakota of the White Flats. I encourage theatre lovers and haters alike to see this show, it has something for everyone, and you’ll be aching to go on another late-night adventure with your childhood best friend.

Art Murmurs
All in all, this is one hell of a rollicking ride, with slick stagecraft and pitch perfect performances.

Theatreview
An hour of fizzing, popping, sparkling theatre. A gourmet of the galloping variety. Every moment crammed full of creative inventiveness.

Theatreview
Red Leap has delivered entertaining, imaginative theatre that pays homage to gutsy girls, friendship and hope. Buckle up for the ride.

Mary de Ruyter, Theatrescenes
Once in a while, a show like this comes along and drives home how important live theatre and the arts are for young minds. This inventive production is a masterclass in imagination and ingenuity across the board.

Kate Morris, Eyes on Wellington

This production contains haze, smoke and flashing lights.

Recommended for ages 12+.

The Cremorne Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 2 MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Learning Resources

This resource pack for teachers has been designed to support year 7-12 teachers and students to build on the experience of seeing Dakota of the White Flats.

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