The Government Inspector

Overview

Forget awards ceremonies — acting classes are where the real heroes of the stage and screen can be found. Sure, you mightn't have heard of any of the folks learning their craft yet, but you will. Today's aspiring thespians are tomorrow's stars.

That's why productions such as The Government Inspector are must-see affairs if you're serious about theatre and the performing arts. Final-year QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) students will tread the boards to showcase their skills, and treat audiences to a retelling of a satirical Russian play in the process.

If you're not already acquainted with the underlying story, don't worry — tales of corrupt government officials never feel anything less than familiar. In David Harrower's translation of Nikolai Gogol's classic piece, the arrival of the titular character sends a self-serving mayor into a panic. Chaos results, but only when it comes to the narrative, not the up-and-coming cast of talented performers.