The Thing

The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
Sun 09 Aug '26

Overview

In the frozen isolation of Antarctica, a group of American researchers is shaken when a helicopter fires on a sled dog near their base. Taking the dog in proves disastrous as it attacks both humans and animals, revealing its terrifying ability to perfectly mimic its victims. Helicopter pilot R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) must lead the team in a desperate, bloody struggle to survive before the creature picks…

In the frozen isolation of Antarctica, a group of American researchers is shaken when a helicopter fires on a sled dog near their base. Taking the dog in proves disastrous as it attacks both humans and animals, revealing its terrifying ability to perfectly mimic its victims. Helicopter pilot R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) must lead the team in a desperate, bloody struggle to survive before the creature picks them off one by one.

Presented by Southern Tablelands Arts as part of STA Screen 2026

Location

The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre

253 Crawford Street Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Australia

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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.