Brisbane's punk music
scene vividly comes to life in a return season of Elbow Room's critically
acclaimed Prehistoric. Set against the backdrop of the corrupt Bjelke-Petersen government in 1979, Prehistoric is
more than just a play about four young people coming together to create a punk
band. It's a rousing production about having the freedom to make our own
choices and fighting to ensure that everyone can feel safe in their own
community.
The performances by Brigid Gallacher, Grace Cummings, Sahil Saluja, and Zachary
Giles Pidd are electric, as they deliver sharply authentic portrayals of Deb, Rachel, Nick and Pete. They convey their vulnerabilities and angsts
while simultaneously showing the resilience and rage that is boiling inside
them. The four work exceptionally well as an ensemble and in their individual
scenes, creating some deeply affecting moments.
