Two distinct performers, one pedestal fan and a whole lot of RICE — Bahala/o channels the spirit of the Filipino philosophy, ‘Bahala Na’ (“whatever happens, happens”), to unpack the layered realities of living between cultures.

Set in a world of rice and ritual, where identity gets messy, Bahala/o transcends traditional performance, weaving deeply personal narratives and broader cultural reflections. From the ‘Art of making rice’ to a failed musical, a Rice rave and a Budots runway, the work merges bold movement, diasporic storytelling and striking imagery, inviting you to be the final guest to its uniquely Asian-Australian recipe.

Created by upcoming Queensland talent, Buddy Malbasias, this genre-defying performance beckons audiences to sit in the mess, embrace the multiverse of existence and find power in saying ‘Bahala Na!’

Bahala/o Special Events

Community Night and Dance Jam | Saturday 22 November
Join us for a Dance Jam in the Metro Arts Laneway following the BIPOC and Queer Community Night Saturday 22 November 7:30pm performance. With special guest DJ spinning Filipino disco and street classics, come Jam and join the festivity with the Bahala/o cast and the community! The jam runs for approximately 1hour post performance.

'Chika Chika' Artist Talk | Thursday 27 November
Join the cast and creative team of Bahala/o for a post-show Q&A ‘Chika Chika’ (chit-chat) following the Thursday 27 November 7:30pm performance. This informal in-theatre conversation dives into the making of the work; behind‑the‑scenes stories; and what it means to live between cultures, identities and places. Open to all Bahala/o ticket holders - noting limited capacity. The Artist Talk will run for approximately 30-45 minutes, post performance.

Accessibility Note

Metro Arts' New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible. For tickets for patrons in a wheelchair, with accessibility needs and/or Companion Card holders, please call Metro Arts on 07 3002 7100 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm to enquire or make your booking. Please be aware there are limited number of wheelchair spaces available per show.

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