Roller Coaster
Fierce, tender and explosive, Roller Coaster is a new music theatre production with humour, heart, and a propulsive live soundtrack.
ABOUT
“If you want to learn how to fly, you’ve got to learn how to fall.”
Sam was once star Jammer with the East Coast Rockets Roller Derby crew. Now she’s the overstretched manager of a suburban roller rink, with two ratbag kids, a useless ex, and no room for dreams.
Tully’s a teen street skater yearning to belong. A ‘staff wanted’ sign collides their destinies, sending them smashing into the very best versions of themselves.
Based on real stories, this action-packed skating spectacle celebrates hope and how the rough and tumble ride of life on wheels can save you, just when you need it the most.
Roller Coaster is a community-engaged production starring dozens of local roller skaters, a live band, and an all-star team of musicians and performers.
Want to watch more about the development of Roller Coaster? – Click Here>
General Event Info
- Language Warning – One song has mild language
- Age –The performance is not specifically designed as a family or children’s show, although we welcome families, especially those supporting the participants in the show.
- Seating - is general admission on grandstand seating with cushions. If you require a seat with a back or other accessible seating, please contact HOTA Box Office (07) 5588 4000
- This is not an open skate experience – if you love to roller skate you can join the show by contacting producer@everybodynow.com.au
- If you or someone you know would like to attend the show but is experiencing financial hardship, please email info@everybodynow.com.au to arrange a ticket discount code supported by our accessible ticketing program. Limited number of tickets available.
- Auslan interpreted performance will be on Saturday 5 August
Roller Coaster
BLEACH* Festival and HOTA, Home of the Arts
3 – 5 August 2023
HOTA Outdoor Stage 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise
Time
7:30PM
Pricing
$25 - $35
"Everybody NOW! create work that is joyous, unexpected and real."
Mik Auckland CEO, HOTA Home of the Arts (acting)“The band was just incredible and hearing the lyrics that were directly from the skating community - It just blew my mind.”
Jody Roller Coaster Audience Member"I don't even know how to describe it. It's been amazing to have a space to share our experiences and our journey, and then to see that put into music & skate to it. It's such an awesome feeling!"
Courtney Muldoon Roller Coaster ParticipantPartners
Roller Coaster has been commissioned by Bleach* Festival and HOTA Home of the Arts and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, Community Bank Tugun, Chuffed Skates, Cocobella, and City of Gold Coast – Healthy and Active Program.
Executive Director
Kate Baggerson
Director
Ian Pidd
Movement Director
Bec Reid
Producer
Pru Wilson
Musical Director / Co-Writer
Luke McDonald
Sound Designer
Guy Webster
Performer (Sam)
Claire Atkins
Performer (Tully)
Nico Lennon
Performer (Rocky)
Tnee Dyer
Lead Vocalist/ Musician
Ella Fence
Drummer
Dee Bradbery
Originating concept
Nadia Sunde & Monie Bones
Starring our community cast of roller skaters
That Girl
Luke McDonald, Nadia Sunde
Gonna Fit
Luke McDonald, Dee Bradbury, Ella Fence
On My Own/ My Tribe
Luke McDonald
She's My Ride or Die
Deb Suckling, Dee Bradbury
Hold My Ground
Deb Suckling
Gravel Rash
Deb Suckling, Ian Pidd with Luke McDonald, Nadia Sunde, Ella Fence, Dee Bradbury
Lolly Baby
Deb Suckling with Shae and Fiona MacKenzie and music collaboration with Luke McDonald, Ella Fence, Dee Bradbury
