Breaking the Castle

After five-star seasons in Edinburgh and Off-West End in London, Breaking The Castle returns to Australia.

Described as “the most significant theatre production audiences may ever experience”, it follows the story of David, a struggling actor whose life is a chaotic blend of substance abuse, Shakespearean soliloquies, failed auditions and debilitating mental health. David takes himself to the brink, until an unlikely lifeline offers hope in the mountains of South-East Asia.

A genuine work of empathy, Breaking The Castle is an extraordinary, often hilarious, true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit. 

“...this one-man production may be the most significant theatre production that audiences are ever likely to experience.” – City Hub, Sydney

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and Cluster Arts Global in Association with BTC Productions as part of Season 2025

BTC Productions would like to thank the Brisbane Airport Hotels Group for their support of Breaking The Castle.

 Thanks to our 2025 Season Partners

Cast & Creatives:

Written and performed by Peter Cook

Director Bridget Boyle

Lighting Designer Ben Hughes

Sound Designer Kimmo Vennonen

Set Design Raymond Milner

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