Theatre: ‘because there was fire'

Two teenagers. A car. An outback crime spree. Multi-award-winning writer Jamie Hornsby’s debut five star play makes it debut Funhaus Performance. 

​​★★★★★ - We Talk Theatre​ 

On a warm summer night two teens disappear from a neighbourhood barbecue, fleeing to the outback on a reckless, robbery-fueled road trip. But they soon learn that escape isn't that easy... and fires can burn beyond control.

The debut play from multi-award-winning South Australian playwright Jamie Hornsby direct from Sydney & Adelaide Fringe. Superbly directed by Joshua Maxwell, because there was fire is a darkly comic coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the burning Australian bush. 

WINNER: Best Work Newcastle Fringe 2018 

WINNER: Best Drama, Best Feature and Best First-Time Screenwriter at Melbourne International Screenplay Awards (Screen Adaptation) 

FINALIST: Best Theatre Newcastle Fringe 2026 

FINALIST: Holden Street Award Adelaide Fringe 2026 

​​★★★★.5 - The Barefoot Review​ 

​​★★★★ - Glam Adelaide​ 

“Truly marvellous.” 

— Stage Whispers 

This event is part of a double feature back-to-back experience, purchasing a 'Double Feature Deal' ticket allows you attendance to both shows at a cheaper price. Use code DBLFEATUREDEC26 when checking out of both shows to receive $5 off!

Check out the other show 'this show contains confetti' here

Doors open: December 3rd 8:15pm and December 6th 12:45pm 

Show Begins: December 3rd 8:30pm and December 6th 1pm 

Duration: 65 minutes 

Age restrictions: This show is rated MA15+

Strong and frequent coarse and crude language, sexual references, strong adult themes, and brief references to alcohol and substance abuse and domestic violence. The production includes depictions of violence and serious crimes, including gun violence and manslaughter.

The production also contains loud noises, as well as flashing and blinding lighting effects.

This is a work of fiction, and any similarities to past or current events are purely coincidental.

Enjoy $15 cocktail happy hour from 6pm – 7pm

+ Delicious burgers and street food from Beau’s Burgers.

If you’re driving, street parking and public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)

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