Walk the streets you know, hear the stories you don’t.

For one week only, BREC presents This is where… an original theatre production by Bunbury artist Siobhan Maiden, crafted from stories shared by locals, for locals.

Step into the streets and connect with Bunbury in a way you never imagined. See your city from another perspective. Hear untold tales. Be surprised by unexpected points of view. Real Bunbury moments, performed in the places they happened.

This is a rare chance to see Bunbury differently – and feel more connected to the place you call home.

Your journey begins at BREC inside The Cube.

A series of short scenes bring Bunbury’s past and present to life – blending local stories and glimpses of the city you thought you knew.

Then the show spills out into the city.

The audience divides into small, guided groups and heads out on foot. Across seven locations in the Bunbury CBD, you’ll encounter ordinary places that hold extraordinary layers of meaning – spaces where private moments linger, shaping who we are and how we belong.

Before or after your experience, we invite you to visit our homage to Pat’s Snack Bar right outside BREC’s front doors, where burgers and crumpets are available for purchase.

This is a guided walking theatre experience (approximately 1.7km) and is best suited to patrons who are comfortable walking.

About Siobhan Maiden

Siobhan Maiden is a storyteller who creates work for stage, screen and radio. She delights in making life-affirming work that celebrates people and places that are often overlooked. Her career across the arts, media and education sectors has taken her around Australia, and she brings a strong commitment to creative learning and community-engaged practice.

Siobhan presented live radio for ABC Melbourne, Tasmania and Western Australia for 15 years, and worked as a high school Drama, English and Media teacher for over 30 years. As a teaching artist she has delivered ensemble classes and workshops for Barking Gecko and Awesome Arts and designed creative learning programs for organisations including the Australian Teachers of Media, Beyond Blue and the Goethe Institute.

She trained in visual art, theatre and film, completing postgraduate studies at the Victorian College of the Arts. Her documentary work has screened at UK and German film festivals, and she has been commissioned by Deaf Victoria, Auskick and Heritage Victoria. Siobhan has performed and collaborated with independent artists in Melbourne, Tokyo, Berlin and Hobart.

In the South West, Siobhan is known for her performance and collaborative work with local artists, including appearing as Dionysus in Vahri McKenzie’s Bakkhai at BREC, performing in Annette Carmichael’s Chorus, and PVI collective’s Deviator.

Siobhan is currently the Creative Learning Coordinator at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC), where she develops programs that expand access to live performance for young people across the region. She continues to devise and perform new work and was associate producer of BREC’s award-winning production The Smallest Stage, which premiered at BREC and was invited to the 2022 Perth Festival.

Proudly supported by the WA Government

What To Expect

Your journey begins at BREC.
You’ll arrive at Pat’s Snack Bar, at the front doors of Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. BREC’s friendly FOH team will scan your ticket and invite you upstairs into the Cube. This is where you’ll take a seat and be welcomed into the experience of hearing untold Bunbury stories.

Small groups, guided through the show.
Audience members are divided into six groups of up to eleven patrons, each with its own name and guide. You choose your Group at the time of ticket purchase, so you’ll know which one you belong to before the performance. After leaving the Cube, each group follows the same overall route but experiences it in its own unique way.

Then the doors open.
After watching the scenes performed in the Cube, audience groups will move out into the Bunbury CBD with their allocated guide. The small audience groups then experience real stories, presented in the locations they occurred. Expect to visit laneways, buildings, spaces not usually accessible to the public and some you may know well – pausing together as stories unfold around you. At the end of the show your guide will invite you to walk back to BREC, where you can relax by the fire at Pat’s Snack Bar and purchase a burger or crumpet.

A walking theatre experience.
Most of this performance is experienced on foot. You’ll be walking and standing for much of the show, moving at a gentle but steady pace. Comfortable shoes are essential.

This is where… FAQ’s

How long does the experience go for?
The full experience runs for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including the opening scenes and the guided walk through the city.

What about the walking?
Most of the walk is on level CBD pavements, with occasional steps and stairs requiring a reasonable level of mobility. The route is 1.5km -1.7km depending on the route your group is assigned. You’ll be on your feet for much of the performance and walking between locations at a gentle but steady pace. The distance between each site is between 300 and 600 meters. It is not possible to drive between the sites on the route in the CBD.

Are there any seats?
You will be seated for the opening scenes in the Cube. At some performance stops you will be invited to take a seat for the duration of the scene.

What should I wear?
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Although most scenes take place inside, it is an outside experience, as walking is required to get from one site to the next.  We recommend checking the forecast and bringing layers if needed.

What happens if it rains?
The experience will go ahead in most weather conditions. If extreme weather is forecast, patrons will be contacted directly with updated information.

Is there an Interval? And what if I need a bathroom?
There is no interval, and each group needs to remain on schedule. However, several locations on the route have toilets available, just speak to your guide.

Will I be able to eat en route?
You will not be able to stop en route to purchase food.  Eating is not permitted in the performance venues.  Pat’s snack bar will be serving food from 4.15pm each day and offers a perfect chance to share a meal and connect with new and old friends by the firepit after a 2pm show, or before or after a 6.30pm performance.

Thinking About Bringing Kids?
This experience is recommended for ages 14+.

While there is no explicit content, the themes and style of storytelling are designed for teenagers and adults. The experience also involves a significant amount of walking and standing, and younger children may find it challenging to remain engaged for the full journey.

The production is a unique experience, but not one that relies on you participating as a performer. Chatting while walking between venues is welcomed, however there is an expectation that audiences follow standard theatre etiquette of not conversing while performances are taking place.  Please exercise parental discretion in considering if your child is able to keep up with the group, and reserve chatting to outside the venues only.

Is this experience accessible?
As a walking performance across multiple CBD locations, accessibility is limited. If you have access needs or questions about mobility, please contact BREC before booking so we can help you decide whether this experience is right for you.

Tickets & Venue Info

  The BREC Box Office is open on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri from 10am to 4pm.
  If you experience any difficulties booking tickets, please contact our Box Office Team on 1300 661 272.
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