About Us.

Underground Theatre Company is UQ’s (University of Queensland) resident student theatre company. 

We are dedicated to supporting emerging Meanjin actors, crew and creatives to produce amazing pieces of theatre. UTC aims to provide an inclusive environment for artists to create in, welcoming all young people to join our community. 

UTC produces four main-stage productions per year, as well as participating in collaborative events such as ‘Anywhere Festival’. UTC also facilitates skill-building workshops and networking opportunities which aim to equip artists with necessary skills and network to pursue their ambitions in creative industries. 

History.

Founded in 1912, The University of Queensland Dramatic Society, was the first theatre company in Queensland. 

Though now known as Underground Theatre Company, we have gone by many names over the decades, including: Dramsoc (1960s), UniQue (1970s), University Drama Society (1980s) and Pandemonium Theatre (1990s). 

Over it’s 110+ year history UTC has been a home for hundreds of Meanjin creatives, including notable theatre personalities, Bille Brown, Bryan Nason and Richard Fotheringham. 

UTC has performed and created in many spaces all over Meanjin, though proudly called the Schonell Theatre home. Today we are excited to start creating in our new home ‘Avalon Theatre’ (currently under restoration).

Company History & Photo Archives provided by UQ’s Fryer Library. Production images pictured: ‘Bacchoi, 1970’ & ‘Karaoke Shakespeare, 1992’

Meet the Team

  • Kiera Lee

    PRESIDENT

  • Emily Vivian

    SECRETARY

  • Jackson Paul

    TREASURER

  • Grace Wilson

    DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

  • Phoebe Leighton

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Zachary Stehn-Prewett

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Aimee Tacon

    SOCIAL CONVENOR

  • Hannah Page

    SUBCOMMITEE - MARKETING

  • Teddy Waddingham

    SUBCOMMITEE - PRODUCTION

  • Red Smith

    SUBCOMMITEE - TREASURY

  • Alice Vivian

    SUBCOMMITEE - PRODUCTION