Hatchery 4305 – Flight! @ Studio 188

Studio 188, Nicholas Hargreaves, Timothy Wynn and Luke Volker present… 

“Flight!” a new musical by Nicholas Hargreaves exploring misremembered figures from aviation history, such as Jacques Charles; who flew the first hot air balloon, and Kongming; credited with inventing Chinese lanterns. The heart of the show is astronaut Sally Ride, as she meets her aviation heroes while coming to terms with her own success.

Following an intensive creative development, this showcase will be the world premiere of many of the show’s exciting new songs and scenes in celebration of aviation history. Presented as part of Ipswich’s Planes, Trains and Autos Festival. 

Direction – Timothy Wynn.
Music Direction – Luke Volker.

Featuring a post showcase Q + A with the creative team.

Recommended for ages 13+

Warnings – mature themes and mild sexual references.

This work has been developed through the HATCHERY 4305 THE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR: Artist in Residence Program.

The Artist in Residence (AiR) Program provides up to six weeks access to rehearsal and performance spaces for emerging talent or established artists/groups to research, experiment, collaborate and develop new or existing work which promotes arts and cultural engagement.
Venues – Fire Station 101 + Studio 188
Click here for program guidelines.

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Ipswich City Council has transformed the historic Old Baptist Church into the intimate, well renowned performing arts venue, Studio 188. Offering a year-round program of art, culture and entertainment in the heart of Ipswich, Studio 188 boasts a flexible space, regular live music gigs, artist residencies and creative development workshops where big ideas are hatched and people come together in ways that connect and inspire. 

Studio 188 is the home for local artists and community folk to foster industry connections, gain exposure and develop new works, with regular free workshops and programs. 

Perform. Promote. Produce.