Synopsis
Tuesday 30 June 2026
7.30pm
Stuff the British Stole.
Join Marc Fennell live on stage for a mischievous conversation about history’s most hotly debated loot.
British museums are home to millions of fascinating objects. The trouble is a whole bunch of them were stolen in wildly dodgy ways. A chance encounter with one of these items prompted journalist Marc Fennell to ask: ‘What is that? And how the hell did it get here?’
The answer was so gloriously weird that it sent him on a globetrotting adventure, investigating the most audacious criminal enterprise in history – the British Empire.
Go behind-the-scenes for an ‘off record’ sneaky peek into the backstories of how he was able to get around filming restrictions, denied access and a global pandemic to produce the award-winning Stuff the British Stole.
“With wit, empathy and unflinching honesty, Stuff the British Stole reveals the true stories behind remarkable objects in the world’s most celebrated museums and uncovers some uncomfortable truths behind the polite plaques. The human stories museums would rather we didn’t talk about.”– ABC
“In the days of the British Empire, things were taken that probably shouldn’t have been. So how come they’re still in museums, galleries and some much stranger places?”– Penguin Books Australia
Ticket prices
Premium
$99.00
A Reserve
$79.00
B Reserve
$59.00
C Reserve
$39.00
ADD ON: Signed Book (Stuff the British Stole by Marc Fennell)
$30.00
* A transaction fee applies.
Details
PRESENTED BY:
FANE
DURATION:
TBC
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
ACCESS SERVICES:
Tuesday 30 June, 7.30pm – Auslan Interpreted | PROMO CODE: AUSLAN
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.
TICKET DELIVERY:
Please note your tickets will only become available 72 hours before your performance, via the delivery method outlined in your order confirmation email.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
ACCESS INFORMATION
Add On – Signed Book
SIGNED BOOK: Stuff the British Stole by Marc Fennell
Price: $36.99
An uproarious, illuminating trek through contested history, from the creator of the hit podcast and TV series.
Books are to be collected from the merchandise stand at the venue on the night of the performance. You will need to provide your name and ID. The merchandise stand will be open 1 hour before the show and remain open for 30 minutes after the show. Purchasers are responsible for collecting their pre-purchased book on the night. Uncollected books will not be posted.
NEED TO KNOW
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Concessions
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