Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Powerhouse
Updated: Jun 17, 2026
The highly acclaimed musical puppet theatre production Dead as a Dodo is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of Brisbane Festival, from September 21 to 23.
Deep within the underworld, two skeleton friends, a Dodo and a boy, tirelessly dig for fresh bones. Their ancient skeletal forms are deteriorating and without them, they will disappear completely. One day, something peculiar happens: the Dodo miraculously sprouts feathers! A wave of transformation begins, shattering the established order of the dead.
As the Dodo continues to grow flesh, fear and chaos erupt. The two friends must flee, fighting to stay together as they are drawn into the heart of an epic battle between life and death.
Infused with puppetry, humor and stunning visual effects, Dead as a Dodo is a mesmerising musical odyssey about survival, transformation and the power of true friendship.
Dead as a Dodo - Image Credit Erato Tzavara
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Dead as a Dodo
Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington Street
New Farm
Sep 21-23