Lisette Drew

Lisette Drew is a surfer, storyteller and arts advocate, chasing tales across stage, screen and sea. She has worked nationally and overseas on over 50 theatrical productions. Her play, Breakwater, was shortlisted for two playwriting awards and her novel The Cloud Factory was longlisted for The Hawkeye Prize. From backstage at Australia’s top theatre companies to bylines in major mastheads, Lisette collects stories and catches waves wherever she roams. www.lisettedrew.com

Lisette Drew's Latest Articles

Iluka author Cassie Stroud. Photo: Supplied.
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Iluka review: Cassie Stroud's debut gently unravels family trauma

Cassie Stroud’s novel Iluka takes on the heartbreaking slow bleed of generational trauma.

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Cluedo review: comedy-thriller brings the board game to life

A board game turned cult film turned stage show, Cluedo is screwball comedy crowd pleaser.

Sunny Luwe is one of many artists impacted by cyclone and extreme weather cancellations. Photo: Supplied.
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The show must go on, unless it’s cyclone season

When cyclones and extreme weather cancel the show, artists often pay the price.

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The Heir Apparent review: Rebecca Armitage has right royal fun

Hollywood royalty Reese Witherspoon has given her nod of approval to The Heir Apparent, choosing it as the December pick…

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A Few Good Men review: a Hollywood classic turned Brisbane theatre blockbuster

Fans of Aaron Sorkin's film A Few Good Men film will spot the nods, and newcomers will find plenty to…

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The Hiding Place review: a wicked satire of modern life

In Kate Mildenhall's crime novel The Hiding Place, being a good person is harder than you think.

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WOLF review: Circa's howlingly good contemporary circus show

WOLF offers a fearless exploration of the animal within us all.

A scene from Queensland Ballet and Experience Gold Coast's 'Elastic Heart' at HOTA, 2025. Seven dancers perform, each identically dressed in red costumes and blonde wigs, recreating Sia's iconic look. Two of the central dancers stamd in the same pose, with arms extended and bent at the elbow: the right forearm and hand pointing up, the left forearm and hand pointing down.
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Elastic Hearts review: pirouettes performed to Sia’s pop music

Sneakers replace pointe shoes in this joyful Sia-inspired dance spectacle from Queensland Ballet.

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Whitefella Yella Tree review: first contact and first love collide

The award-winning Whitefella Yella Tree returns to tell a heart wrenching and vital coming-of-age story.

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Malacañang Made Us review: cancel culture meets martial law

Malacañang Made Us, presented by Queensland Theatre Company, shows how one act of resistance can ripple across generations.

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