shake & stir theatre co has been operating throughout Queensland since 2006 and has grown into a comprehensive youth-focussed contemporary theatre company.
shake & stir theatre co currently produce a season of nine in-school productions. The repertoire includes popular adaptations of Shakespearean favourites, a program of issue-based performances targeting key subjects affecting youth and a primary school season including the first in-schools production that introduces Shakespeare to primary students – Shake Up! Each of shake & stir theatre co’s productions are accredited by Education Queensland and are compiled by a team of young theatre professionals with a passion for creating and sharing inspiring theatre with young people.

In addition to a busy annual touring schedule, shake & stir theatre co has a thriving after school drama program reaching approx 300 students at both primary and secondary levels across Brisbane. Like their in-school performances, shake & stir drama classes are dynamic, fast paced, youthful and inspiring.
A recent addition to the menu of offerings at shake & stir theatre co is the main stage production department. shake & stir theatre co will produce a season of main stage productions annually, targeting the young and the young at heart to a degree only possible in a live theatre space.

shake & stir theatre co is a privately owned company, co-founded by Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij that operates outside of government support.