Actress Maddison Burridge stars in a modern Antigone, defying authority to bury her brother, echoing today’s human rights struggles.

Actor Maddison Burridge stars in a modern take of Sophocles’ Antigone at Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre, portraying a woman who defies state authority to bury her brother, drawing parallels to today’s human rights struggles. The role follows her acclaimed performance as Elizabeth Bennet in Queensland Theatre’s revival of Pride and Prejudice. Burridge, a QUT graduate, rose through regional tours and understudy roles before gaining recognition for her physicality and emotional depth. Now balancing her acting career with psychology studies at UQ, she reflects a year of unexpected momentum fueled by resilience and timing.