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Theatre: ‘because there was fire'

FunHaus Factory - The Gosford Arts Centre · Gosford

a five-star play about teens on an outback crime spree

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🗓️Thu 3 Dec 2026 · +1 more dates
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Dates & times

Thu 3 Dec · 8:15pm – 10pm
Sun 6 Dec · 12:45pm – 3pm

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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+

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When is Theatre: ‘because there was fire'?

Thu 3 Dec 2026, +1 more dates. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.

Where is it?

FunHaus Factory - The Gosford Arts Centre, Gosford, NSW.

How much are tickets?

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