DESIGN

2025

MAYBE ITS ONLY US

Flipside Circus x The Good Room

Images by Creative Futures Photography

GALLERY

Maybe It’s Only Us throws audiences into the aftermath of a failed music festival—where the party is over, a threat is looming, and survival feels uncertain. Intense and anarchic, this collaboration from Flipside Circus and The Good Room transforms the Brisbane Circus Centre into a sprawling circus apparatus. Blurring the line between performance and environment.

Combining daring physicality, promenade staging, and raw honesty, the work channels the lived experiences of young people to capture a generation navigating chaos and searching for connection. Grounded in verbatim stories, it’s Lord of the Flies meets Fyre Festival. Maybe It’s Only Us is part survival story, part fever dream—a visceral journey through collapse and resilience. Urgent, powerful, and unflinchingly alive, it reimagines circus as a space where vulnerability, rebellion, and hope collide.

A person stands on a platform in front of a large shipping container with red geometric designs, illuminated by red and yellow lights at night.
A person wearing a red and black jacket and sunglasses stands with arms crossed near a shipping container illuminated by warm lighting, with a dramatic blue cloud-filled sky and lightning in the background.
A circus performer inside a shipping container stage, waving to the audience at a circus event, with audience members seated outside in a dark venue.
Circus performers practicing on a tightrope above a group of children with their arms raised, a drummer playing nearby, and a warehouse-like setting.
Two aerial performers practicing with long fabric silks in a large indoor space, with a circus performer on a tightrope and a drummer in the background.
Aerial performers practicing in a dimly lit theater with blue lighting, suspended in the air using silks and ropes, and a musician playing drums on stage.
A colorful bouquet of pink, orange, purple, and white feathers and long, thin leaves in a small, cylindrical glass vase on grass.
Group of women wearing orange shirts holding illuminated light sticks during a night event outdoors.
Empty black chairs decorated with gold and pink tinsel, with black, white, and silver wrapping paper and plastic sheets on the floor.
An elderly man with white hair speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event during nighttime, surrounded by people and pink decorative plants.
Aerial silk performers hanging from red silk fabrics in a dark indoor performance space, with musicians playing drums on a stage in the foreground.
A group of children practicing aerial silks, with some children hanging from purple and pink fabric, underneath a man sitting at drums, and several children with raised hands watching. The scene is in a large rehearsal space or theater.
Six people are climbing on a steel structure with a large illuminated screen or projection of a fiery, lava-like background behind them.
A group of young girls performing a cheerleading stunt outdoors at night, with one girl lifted above the others.
A performer inside a shipping container illuminated with purple light, performing a balancing act on a suspended object at the Flipside Circus at night.
Aerial silk performers practicing on red silks in a dimly lit indoor space with a drummer playing on a stage below. The space has high ceilings with metal beams and some equipment and crates visible in the background.
Circus performers practicing acrobatics on a high wire with an audience below and a musician playing drums to the side.
Four women hanging upside down from a horizontal pole, illuminated by blue lighting, with their hair braided and dressed in white athletic wear.
A person in yellow and purple attire being thrown or falling from a height into a pile of people on a stage with dark walls, under blue and purple lighting.

REVIEW

Creative Futures

“The closing act of the whole show is a visual feast.”

2025

Image by MO Theatre

GALLERY

PRAMKICKER

Written by Sadie Hasler

Presented by MO Theatre

Jude is angry. Susie has a secret.

When Jude is arrested for kicking off in a café full of passive-aggressive "yummy mummies," she’s sent to Anger Management. Susie, determined to make sure Jude’s next jumpsuit isn’t one with a serial number, tags along. But Susie’s not just there for moral support—she’s also got something to get off her chest.

In this no-holds-barred, G&T-fueled D&M, the sisters dive into the mess of adulting, expectations of motherhood and a woman’s worth. It’s a middle finger to the labels we’re forced to wear, and a chance to figure out who the hell we are now we’re all grown up.

Two women wearing bright pink pants and colorful tops standing by a parking lot under a parking sign, with beach accessories and drinks in hand, next to a beach chair, umbrella, and toy stroller.
Two women on stage performing a comedic sketch or skit. One woman has her arm extended outward, and the other woman is touching her face with a concerned expression. Both are dressed casually in pink and red tones.
Two women are on stage in a dance pose with colorful lighting. A banner with a cartoon baby wearing sunglasses and the text 'STAY COOL, MAN, FIND YOUR MANTRA' is visible in the background.
Two women dancing on a stage with red and purple lighting, one lifting her leg and the other touching her collarbone, with chairs and a poster in the background.
Two performers dancing on stage under colorful lights with a purple-pink stage floor.
Two women are performing on stage, one is lying on the floor with a distressed expression, reaching out with one arm, while the other woman is sitting behind her with an intense expression. The stage has a pink and black background with three chairs
Two women sitting on chairs on a stage with a pink and black background, one covering her stomach and the other with her hand over her mouth, both looking surprised or shocked.
Two people standing on a pink stage with a black background, illuminated by a spotlight. A banner with a cartoon character and the text "Stay Cool Man. Find Your Mantra" hangs above them.
Two women sitting on bar stools drinking bottles of beer in a dimly lit room with hanging light bulbs and a black wall.
Two women in pink outfits against a pink and black backdrop. One is standing, leaning slightly to the side with her hands behind her back. The other is sitting cross-legged on the floor, looking up at the standing woman. There are books on the floor
A woman standing on stage under green lighting with a dark background. There is a sign behind her that depicts a child in sunglasses with the text, 'Stay cool, man. Find your mantra'.

REVIEWS

Stage Door Review
Theatre Haus

“Ada Lukin is a creative force.”

(2025, Stage Door Reviews)

2025

Image by Salad Days Collective

GALLERY

THE NATURAL HORSE

Written by T. Adamson

Presented by Salad Days Collective

The Natural Horse is a dark comedy about power, family, and how far we’ll go to maintain a myth. The Kareninas, a family of ex-Soviet immigrants, struggle to maintain their familial relationships after their eldest daughter, Masha, adopts a feral horse named Goodboy and brings him to live in their comfortable suburban home.

Woman wearing a fluffy hat with a brooch, glasses, and leather gloves, covering her ears and crying in a room with floral and patterned cushions.
A young woman sitting on a couch, holding her head in distress with her hands. She is wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt, a baseball cap, and colorful bracelets. An open book is on her lap and part of another person's arm and leg are visible to the
A young woman wearing a fuzzy hat, glasses, a patterned jacket, a denim pinafore, and knee-high socks sitting on a floral couch next to a young man in a colorful patterned shirt, who is sitting with his hand on his chin, appearing thoughtful. They ar
A woman with glasses, wearing a fluffy hat and a uniform, making a distressed facial expression in a room with wood-paneled walls, a toy gun on the wall, and a stuffed bunny on a shelf.
Two women in a living room with wood-paneled walls, decorated with framed pictures and a gun mounted on the wall. One woman is sitting on a floral-patterned couch wearing a black and striped shirt, while the other stands in front of her wearing a pas
A man with a beard and long hair wearing a white tank top and shorts, sitting on furniture, looking at a woman. The woman has blonde hair, is wearing a colorful striped sweater, a cap, and jewelry, standing with a confident expression.
Two girls sitting on a couch, one wearing sunglasses and a red hat, the other taking a photo, with a white sheet and snow-like effect in the background.
Three individuals in a room with wooden walls: a man with a mustache in a denim jacket, another man with dark hair in a patterned shirt and holding his stomach, and a woman with glasses and a furry hat sitting on a couch.
A man with long dark hair sitting on a floral-patterned sofa, wearing a colorful, patterned shirt. He appears to be deep in thought, with a neutral expression, in a room with wooden furniture and green plants.

REVIEWS

Stage Whispers
Stage Buzz

“The production design is a visual feast: Ada Lukin’s set and costumes have a bold, whimsical palette that recalls the symmetry and quirkiness of a Wes Anderson film.”

(2025, Stage Whispers)

2025

Image by Barbara Lowing

GALLERY

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST

Written by Dario Fo and Franca Rame

Translated by Ed Emery

Presented by Pip Theatre

A lone maniac turns the Queensland police upside down in adapted Nobel Prize-winner Dario Fo’s classic play Accidental Death of an Anarchist.

The Queensland police force faces public outrage after a young, falsely accused anarchist dies during interrogation. Conflicting reports emerge: initially deemed an “accident,” the death is later reclassified as “suicide.” Amidst the scandal, the Maniac is brought into the station for “impersonation.”

Legally certified as insane and unable to be held, he seizes the chance to impersonate a judge reopening the case, a forensic expert, and a bishop. With wit and chaos, he becomes the people’s unlikely hero—and the police’s worst nightmare.

A person with medium skin tone, curly black hair, and pink lipstick holding a notebook and pen, standing against a purple background. Another person is holding a phone to their ear. The image includes text and logos related to a theatrical production
A man dressed as a police officer with a humorous expression, standing against a purple background. The image promotes a theatrical production titled 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, presented by Pip Theatre, with logos
Person dressed as a police officer with a mustache, hat, and badge, jumping with arms extended, wearing shorts and white socks, against a solid purple background. Text on image reads 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist,' by Dario Fo & Franca Rame, tran
Four men dressed as police officers and police deputies, smiling, with arms outstretched, against a blue background.
Three individuals with messy hair and quirky expressions posing against a light blue background, promoting the play "Accidental Death of an Anarchist" by Dario Fo and Franca Rame. The person on the left is wearing sunglasses and an eyepatch, holding
Group of six people dressed as police officers and a detective, posing with surprised and serious expressions against a blue background, promoting a theatrical play titled 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' at Pip Theatre.
Group of five people dressed as police officers and one person wearing a mustache and eyebrows drawn on, all with surprised or distressed expressions, against a blue background, with text about a theatrical production titled 'Accidental Death of an A
A theatrical performance featuring two actors in costumes, one wearing an eyepatch and a trench coat, holding a prosthetic hand, with a serious facial expression. The other actor, in the background, is dressed as a police officer, holding a cigarette
A person dressed as a judge or lawyer in a courtroom, wearing a wig, glasses, and black robes, holding a gavel in one hand and pointing with the other.
A woman and a man in office, woman standing with surprised expression, holding a small item, man seated at desk with glasses, police hat, and snack, underwear visible, office cluttered with papers and boxes, Australian-style tan wall, poster of a man
Actors on stage in a theatrical play set resembling an office, with five women, some in police uniforms, others in casual or professional attire, engaging in a scene.
Four women, two with police hats, one with hair rollers, all smoking cigarettes and sharing a lighter around a table in black-and-white photo.

REVIEWS

Backstreet Brisbane
Creative Futures
Drama Dispatch
Stage Whispers

“Costume design by Adelaide Lukin piled countless comical disguises and props upon the Maniac, from an assortment of prosthetic limbs to a judge’s wig made from a mop head. Lukin drew inspiration from Queensland Police uniforms of the 80s for the other characters, and there were impressive false moustaches aplenty.”

(2025, Backstreet Brisbane)

“In any epic piece of theatre, the work of the creatives is as important as that of the cast. Adelaide Lukin’s costume design is spot on”

(2025, Creative Futures)

“Adelaide Lukin had a great level of detail in the costumer design of the play. Each character stood strong as individuals while also looking cohesive as a production. Lukin also had a part in the play’s comedic elements with the Maniac adding an obvious disguise to their body. This was a treat that added a lot to Act Two.”

(2025, Drama Dispatch)

“The production design also impresses. Costume designer Adelaide Lukin deserves special mention for dressing the Maniac in a series of delightfully unpredictable ensembles, while also giving the broader cast just the right touch of absurdity.”

(2025, Stage Whispers)

2025

Love Lies Bleeding

By John Delilo

Presented by Ad Astra

Image by Barbara Lowing

GALLERY

The play concerns an artist named Alex Macklin in the last years of his life, and the effect his condition has on his son, Sean, and his second and fourth wives, Toinette and Lia, respectively. After a major second stroke, Alex is left in a persistent vegetative state and the other characters convene to reach a consensus about his fate. Sean pleads for mercy killing, arguing that his father is no longer alive except in a narrow technical sense. Toinette is sympathetic to this idea but later in the play evinces doubt and uncertainty about the metaphysical nature of their undertaking. Lia is initially opposed to the idea, arguing for a natural death without intervention, though later she agrees to Sean's plan to sedate and ultimately end Alex's life with the aid of morphine. 

The scene depicts three women in a theatrical setting. One woman is seated on a black couch, leaning forward with her hand on the armrest, facing another woman who is seated in a chair and receiving medical care from a third woman standing beside her
A theater scene with two actors, one woman standing and a man sitting in a chair with an IV drip, set against a dark background with wooden props.
A man and a woman are having an intense conversation indoors, with a bottle and glass on a small table behind them, in a setting with wooden furniture and warm lighting.
A stage scene with four actors, one man standing and three seated, in a drama or play setting with wooden decor and medical props.
Two people sitting on a dark brown leather couch, relaxing. The woman, wearing light-colored pants and a floral shirt, is holding a glass and has her legs resting on the table. The man, in a beige shirt, appears to be lost in thought, holding a cup.
A woman standing indoors with her face in profile, wearing a floral top and beige pants, near a dark leather couch.
A man with gray hair and beard, wearing a dark patterned shirt and black pants, sets a goblet on a wooden shelf during a stage performance.
A man in business attire seated in an armchair on a dark stage, with a wooden framework and furniture around him, looking at his phone.
Two people sitting on a black leather sofa in a cozy room with wooden furniture, including a coffee table with two pottery cups and a vase, and a wooden shelf with small items. The woman is reclining with one arm stretched out along the back of the s
Two women in a room with a wooden framework and smoke, one sitting on a black sofa and the other standing nearby, engaged in conversation.
People sitting on sofas in a dimly lit room with stage lights and smoke, possibly a theater or performance space.
A dimly lit room with purple and pink lighting, a person sitting on a black sofa looking at a phone, an armchair, a small table, and a partially constructed wooden frame with a mannequin on a stand, all creating a cozy, artistic atmosphere.
A technical drawing of a room layout, showing walls, doors, and a cathedral ceiling with detailed construction lines.
A sketch of a living room with a large window, a lamp, and a piece of furniture, with a placement of a brick wall background in color.
Sketch of an office reception area with a porch area, door, navy blue bench, sofa, and a vestibule. Notes about fixing the door to avoid lockout and recommendations for lighting and decorative elements are included. An audience bank is seen on the ri
Interior of a stage setup with wooden frames for a backdrop or scenery, black wall and ceiling, stage lights and speakers, and a black leather sofa in the foreground.
A partially assembled black metal door with damage and wooden supports holding it in place, situated in a dimly lit industrial or workshop setting.
The stage set features a couch with a blanket, an armchair, a small stool, a wooden table, and a wooden scaffolding structure, with stage lights overhead.

REVIEWS

Stage Whispers

“The stage setting here (a wonderful creation by set and costume designer, Ada Lukin) clues us in – somewhere between a wind-swept wooden retreat and a scattering of discarded painter’s easels.”

(2024, Stage Whispers)

2024

A BALLOON WILL POP*

*AT SOME POINT DURING THIS PLAY

Written by Andrew Macmillan

Presented by East and Under Theatre Co.

Image by Barbara Lowing

GALLERY

Elijah has been doing some reading, and has some stuff to get off their chest. There’s only one problem. Well there’s a lot of problems, but this specific problem looks like a balloon, and Elijah has no idea where it came from, or what it means. A Balloon Will Pop at Some Point During This Play is one person’s quest to understand why our problems feel so huge, especially when science tells us we’re missing 95% of the Universe… Oh wait… that might have something to do with it.

There are protests, conspiracy theories, black holes, time witches and very big conversations on the side of a bridge. It’s an existential one-man dark comedy show about a lot. And there’s a balloon.

This Play is a one-act show exploring the perils of hunting for certainty. It asks what we know about ourselves, what we know about our universe, and whether it’s worth trying to know anything at all. We all find uncertainty uncomfortable, and we cling to so many different things to try and avoid it. This play asks you why.

A man with wavy hair and a beard in a black suit holding a red balloon against a backdrop featuring a large illuminated red circle.
A man with curly hair and a beard dressed in black, holding a knife, looking intensely at a large red heart-shaped balloon.
A man in a black suit holding a red balloon, with a projected image of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man in the background.
A man dressed in a black suit with a black shirt and a black tie, standing with arms outstretched and shouting, in front of a large screen displaying an animated world map with a smiling man's face in the background.
Silhouette of a person pointing with a large projected message reading 'WRONG YOU FUCKS' on the wall behind and a single balloon attached to a table.
A man with curly hair and a beard, dressed in a black suit, holding a pitchfork, standing in front of a large red circle with a red balloon beside him.

SHAZZAS

Named after a fictional elderly woman who lives upstairs in my home, ‘Shazzas’ is a monthly event where artists are welcome to showcase works-in-progress.

As an event, Sharias has served as a testing site for design concepts, constructed from second-hand materials collected from op-shops, reverse garbage, and curbside collection.

GALLERY

A person with blonde hair, glasses, wearing a white dress with a red star, headphones around their neck, sitting on a stool in front of a backdrop with curtains and string lights, holding a smartphone. The scene has colorful lighting, mainly green an
A young man standing at a microphone on stage, holding a tablet, with a cityscape-themed light display and pink curtains in the background.
Decorative fabric panel with cut-out forest silhouette, illuminated by lights behind, hanging indoors with curtains and ceiling decorations in the background.
Decorative illuminated cardboard cutout of the Brooklyn Bridge at night, with colorful lighting and a dark background, flanked by beige curtains.
People sitting and socializing behind a sheer curtain with colorful outdoor lighting, fairy lights, and a cozy living room setting visible beyond the curtain.
A young man sitting on a chair, wearing a denim jacket, black shirt, jeans, and red sneakers. He appears to be speaking or gesturing with his right hand. Behind him is a soft orange curtain with vertical sheer panels, and a lit-up decorative backdrop
A woman in a colorful dress standing in front of a painted backdrop inspired by 'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt. The backdrop features a stylized couple embracing with gold, black, and white geometric patterns.
Person sitting cross-legged on a green mat in front of a laptop, with curtains and an abstract orange and black backdrop behind him.
Large decorative beetle projected on a beige curtain, with black outlines, blue patterned interior, and yellow star-shaped eyes, with a wooden chair in front.
A young woman standing in front of a yellow backdrop with abstract black, white, and gold shapes. She is smiling with her eyes closed and touching her neck with one hand. She is wearing a golden dress with colorful patterned patches.
Art installation with illuminated cityscape silhouette featuring tall buildings and bridges, set against a warm background with hanging vines and a sheer curtain.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage with a decorative backdrop featuring colorful lights and geometric patterns, and curtains in the background.
A quilt with a diamond pattern of multiple colors hanging between two burgundy curtains in a room decorated with string lights and greenery on the ceiling.
Indoor setting with beige curtains, decorative hanging branch with teal leaves, and greenery on the ceiling.
A small stage setup with beige curtains, an orange sheer backdrop, two wooden tables with flower arrangements, a gray chair, a gray rug, and leaves scattered on the wooden floor.
A large wooden cutout with an abstract city skyline design, painted white with various cutout shapes, stands on a wooden frame inside a workshop.
Decorative setup at Shazza Nail Salon with a sign, nail polish bottles, bowls of snacks, a small plant, a lamp, and a backdrop featuring fairy lights and curtains.
People gathered around a woman sitting at a table, with a colorful backdrop featuring a stylized insect with stars for eyes, in a decorated indoor space with string lights and greenery on the ceiling.
Person with curly hair lying on a green bed, looking at phone, in front of a colorful, abstract wall hanging with geometric shapes and a large black circle above.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses is standing in front of a colorful LED cityscape backdrop. She is holding a phone and speaking into a microphone.
Fabric backdrop with a cut-out tree silhouette, illuminated by colorful lights, set against a ceiling with hanging green foliage and decorative string lights.
A young man sitting in front of a large display of colored pencils arranged vertically with their tips pointing down, illuminated with red lighting. He is holding some papers and stands behind a small wooden table with a vase of flowers.
A white rectangular rug with black abstract tree branch patterns laid out on a wooden floor. Part of a dog is visible in the top right corner of the image.
A dark room with a colorful, illuminated quilt hanging as a backdrop. A cat is sitting on the wooden floor, casting a shadow on the quilt due to light coming from below.
Stage with a beige curtain backdrop, three flower arrangements in pink, purple, and white flowers on small tables and the floor, a gray rug, and a wooden chair in the center, decorated with warm lighting.
A man and a woman sitting at a table with a colorful concentric circle projection behind them, creating a dramatic and artistic scene.