Welcome to The Nest Ensemble

Multi-award-winning theatre company devising new and inspirational theatre since 2004

Co-founded by Artistic Directors Leah Mercer and Margi Brown Ash in Brisbane in 2004, and based in Brisbane and Perth since 2007, The Nest Ensemble generate performances and workshops that deal in ideas, imagination and transformation.

Audience Responses

“OMG! This show is just phenomenal. How blessed I am and enriched to attend the premiere of Queer of Flux at Sydney Opera House tonight…

I laughed, I cried and I left with a heart full of joy. My lesson from this production is Queer is not always angry and divisive, I learnt tonight Queer can be beautiful. Divine. Heartbreaking. Joyous…Absolutely amazing.

Transformative for both audience and star. A gift. A love song…I am filled with love and Pride for you and your journey.”

— Queer as Flux @ The Sydney Opera House

“Margi and Leah, your show is delightful. You had me in tears at every turn. In laughter and otherwise. Thank you for your generosity and your beautiful stories.”

— HOME @ Queensland Theatre

“Everything on stage was an immaculate performance. It wasn’t just the incredible acting of the lead; her entire environment came alive with her. Excellent design in lighting score and mise-en-scene.”

— EVE @ The Blue Room Theatre