Malthouse Theatre Season 2013

SEASON TWO THOUSAND & THIRTEEN.

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Hate.

Skeleton.

247 Days.

Dance of Death.

Persona.

The Dragon.

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit.

The Bloody Chamber.

Stories I Want to Tell You in Person.

Hard Rubbish.

The Shadow King.

Laser Beak Man. AT THE THEATRE.

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Subscriber Benefits.

Limited Editions.

Other Programs.

Venue Information.

Our Supporters.

Our Partners.

Season Pricing.

Season Booking Form.

WELCOME TO 2013.

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-Different perspectives and styles give 2013 its particular character: epic Australian writing, contemporary dance, Indigenous languages, Soviet satire, and new musical composition are just some of the colours that give the season its vibrancy. They’re as provocative as they are fun, as visceral as they are affirming and always a little irreverent.

Each project has been handpicked for the power of its ideas and for its potential to take us into surprising corners of the imagination. But the overall season has also been curated to have shape, breadth and balance.

At the heart of this is the idea of exploration: each production contributes to a bigger, year-long conversation about what’s happening in our world.

Malthouse Theatre uses high-octane performance and entertainment as its currency. It tackles public subjects and themes that energise our thinking, quicken our emotion, and allow us to participate more wholeheartedly in the questions that affect our lives.

It’s a theatre that uses its vast expressive range as an engine for change.

In 2013, three productions have come from the Engine Room, the research and development arm of our company that gives us the chance to test ideas and the confidence to take on ambitious and difficult projects. These works will continue to be reflected through future seasons, along with the best of what we’ve seen elsewhere and our collaborations with other companies.

Above all, we hope that you enjoy the simple experience of going to the theatre. There is no ‘right’ way of responding to what we do. We welcome debate and differences of opinion. No matter what your age, background, academic record or clothing label, The Malthouse is a welcoming space that allows you to relax and talk, hang out with the artists over a drink and discuss what you’ve seen. Our audiences help us articulate the next set of questions to tackle.

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-We dare you. Take a risk. Pluck out the shows you’re desperate to see and then throw one or two more into the mix. Because you never know — the unexpected might just blow you away.

Select five or more productions from the twelve tantalising works on offer as you flip through the following pages. Bundle them together as your very own tailored subscription.

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1. GREAT SAVINGS. Save up to 30% on individual ticket prices. A five-show subscription is just $225 and even cheaper for seniors, under 30s, full-time students and concession card holders.

Plus, you can now pay by instalment.

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3. REGULAR CATCH UPS WITH FRIENDS. A night at The Malthouse is the perfect way to catch up regularly with friends or family. We promise to provide an experience that will spark conversation, or even a debate, and stay with you long after the performance.

4. FLEXIBILITY. It’s hard to commit ahead of time, so we offer fully flexible subscriptions. 12-show subscribers are entitled to unlimited free exchanges; pencil dates in your diary and then change them if you need to. Those subscribing to smaller packages can juggle their dates too.

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THE PRODUCTIONS.

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-There’s nothing so dramatic as a weekend with the family...

-A storm shakes the Gleason homestead, but it’s the tempest inside that spells the family’s end. 25 years after its premiere, Stephen Sewell’s portrait of a monstrous patriarch who would be the country’s king remains startlingly relevant. An uncanny sense of regression hangs over an all-too-familiar portrait of Australian politics in which power, fear and violence are inextricable.

-“a play of considerable power and substance.” The Age -MERLYN THEATRE 20 February — 8 March 2013 HATE

by Stephen Sewell

Set & Costume Design Dayna Morrissey

Directed by Marion Potts

Lighting Design Paul Jackson

Cast Includes William Zappa

Magnify your experience Sound Design Russell Goldsmith

What Stephen Couldn’t Know: Sat 2 Mar TTT: Tue 5 Mar, 6.30pm (post-show) +

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: Fri 8 Mar, 7.30pm

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-A puzzle of countless pieces.

-A set of characters discovers the hidden stories of pop-cultural icons from the high heel to the BMX bike. Meeting surprising and violent ends, bodies and objects collide via a sinister vanishing screen. From rigor mortis to The Karate Kid, Larissa McGowan’s (Australian Dance Theatre, So You Think You Can Dance) long-running fascination with the skeletal form has resulted in a work that cuts to the quick with sharp angles, acute physical strength and a choreographic pace that has the dancers’ very bones popping, locking and pulsing in place.

-2004 Helpmann Award Winner for Best Female Dancer – Larissa McGowan -BECKETT THEATRE 14 — 23 March 2013 SKELETON Choreographed by Larissa McGowan Directed by Sam Haren & Larissa McGowan

Set & Costume Design Jonathon Oxlade Lighting Design Bosco Shaw / Bluebottle 3

Performers Tobiah Booth-Remmers Lisa Griffiths Marcus Louend Larissa McGowan Lewis Rankin

Composer Jethro Woodward Rehearsal Director Carol Wellman-Kelly

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Larissa McGowan Marcus Louend

-A dynamic new work from Chunky Move.

-How do we view the world? How does the world view us?

Do we behave as expected, or accept who we truly are?

And, if we could observe ourselves in an unguarded moment, what would we see? In this world premiere, Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk collides what has already been with what could be, challenging us to examine the importance of the individual. 247 Days is an exploration of human dynamics within the context of a shifting Australian landscape.

-“Chunky Move’s unpredictable productions push boundaries and create challenges.” The Daily Telegraph -MERLYN THEATRE 15 — 23 March 2013 Malthouse Theatre & Chunky Move present Malthouse Theatre & 247 DAYS Chunky Move present 247 DAYS

Choreographed by Anouk van Dijk by Choreographed Anouk van Dijk

Performers Leif Helland Performers Lauren Langlois Leif Helland Alya Manzart Lauren Langlois James Pham Alya Manzart James Pham Magnify your experience Magnify your experience [Gu:t] 굿: Thu 21 Mar [Gu:t] 굿: Thu 21 Mar TTT: Mon 18 Mar, 6.30pm (post-show) TTT: Mon 18 Mar, 6.30pm (post-show)

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-It’s only fun and games if someone gets hurt.

-Alice and Edgar’s marriage would be perfect, if they didn’t want each other dead. In this blistering jetblack comedy, 20th century master Friedrich Dürrenmatt has created an electric adaptation of a Strindberg classic, stripping away the sentiment to deliver a depiction of wedded hell as brutally hilarious as a wrestling match refereed by Beckett.

-“Dürrenmatt’s comedy is of the blackest sort.”

The New York Times -BECKETT THEATRE 18 April — 12 May 2013 DANCE OF DEATH

by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, English text by Tom Holloway Directed by Matthew Lutton

Set & Costume Design Dale Ferguson

Cast Includes Jacek Koman Belinda McClory

Lighting Design Paul Jackson Sound Design Kelly Ryall

Magnify your experience A Contract of Love: Tue 16 Apr TTT: Tue 30 Apr, 6.30pm (post-show) +

Dance of Death is proudly supported by Malthouse Theatre’s Future Fund.

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Belinda McClory

-A thriller of charismatic attraction.

-An actress loses her power to speak and soon finds the boundaries between her identity and that of her nurse dangerously unstable. Adena Jacobs’ astonishing re-imagining of Ingmar Bergman’s iconic film was performed to universal praise from critics and audiences alike in 2012. Now, Malthouse Theatre rekindles the flame that lies at the heart of this quietly devastating work.

-“excellent performances and smart direction ... this is a weird and wonderful theatrical experience” The Age -BECKETT THEATRE 27 June — 14 July 2013 PERSONA A Fraught Outfit production based on the film by Ingmar Bergman Conceived by Adena Jacobs, Dayna Morrissey & Danny Pettingill

Set & Costume Design Dayna Morrissey Lighting Design Danny Pettingill Sound Design Russell Goldsmith

Directed by Adena Jacobs Translated by Keith Bradfield

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd London. Translation provided by Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd.

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Cast Meredith Penman Daniel Schlusser Karen Sibbing

Magnify your experience TTT: Sat 29 Jun, 2.30pm (post-show)

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Meredith Penman

-A witty, music-filled fairytale of heroes and villains.

-A dragon has held sway over a cowering village for centuries, when a brave Lancelot arrives to vanquish the beast. The problem? The townsfolk have become quite accustomed to the tyrant, actually.

Beneath this uproarious satire lies a keen-witted exploration of the cycles of corruption and complicity that govern our society and the parts we play in our own downfall. Melbourne’s comic maestros Tripod will bring original music to the Malthouse Theatre stage — as well as playing the riotous three-headed monster — alongside Jimi Bani and Nikki Shiels, in this fanciful production directed by Marion Potts.

-“Australia’s three wise kings of musical satire ... make you laugh and think at the same time” The Adelaide Advertiser on Tripod -MERLYN THEATRE 27 June — 14 July 2013 THE DRAGON

by Evgeny Shwarz

Set & Costume Design Anna Tregloan

Adaptation by Toby Schmitz

Sound Design David Franzke

Music & Lyrics by Tripod Directed by Marion Potts

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The Dragon is proudly supported by Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.

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Cast Includes Jimi Bani Nikki Shiels Tripod as The Dragon & other characters (Scott Edgar, Steven Gates & Simon Hall)

So Soviet Drama Drama: Sat 6 Jul TTT: Tue 9 Jul, 6.30pm (post-show) +

: Wed 10 Jul, 7.30pm

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Jimi Bani

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Scott Edgar

Steven Gates

-An unnerving comedy of human freedom that defies national boundaries, censorship... and description.

-Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour’s audacious theatrical experiment will come as a shock — not least to the performer handed the script the moment they walk on stage. A different unsuspecting performer will take the stage each night, joining the audience on a journey into the unknown; stumbling upon the humorous, terrifying and utterly personal. This internationally acclaimed new work forges connections across time and continents. We just can’t promise everyone will make it out alive.

-“there’s a magnetic mind behind the prose. Rabbit is a lightly comic, deceptively discursive, meta-theatrical monologue” San Francisco Chronicle -BECKETT THEATRE 23 July — 3 August 2013 WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT

by Nassim Soleimanpour

Project Curator Janice Muller

Magnify your experience Pimp My Play: Tue 30 Jul

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Performers Rodney Afif Alison Bell Shareena Clanton Bert LaBonté Ming-Zhu Hii JohnLaBonté Leary Bert Caroline Lee John Leary Brian Lipson Caroline Lee Genevieve Morris Brian Lipson Brian Nankervis Genevieve Morris Sam Pang Brian Nankervis Meredith Sam PangPenman Greg Stone Meredith Penman Magda Szubanski Greg Stone Ming-Zhu Hii Magda Szubanski

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-A dangerous and delectable fable of love, ex-wives and monsters.

-Angela Carter’s feminist classic goes head-to-head with Bartok’s mighty opera in this cross-artform battle to the death. The fairytale of Bluebeard’s imperilled young bride has puzzled and fascinated artists for centuries. It now becomes the site of a struggle both intimate and mythic, lavish and chilling. Matthew Lutton directs this sensuous production, as Alison Whyte leads the audience on a journey into darkness. Some doors are locked for a reason.

-“a multifaceted glittering diamond reflecting and refracting a variety of portraits of desire and sexuality.” The Guardian on Angela Carter’s novel -MERLYN THEATRE 2 — 10 August 2013 THE THE BLOODY BLOODY CHAMBER CHAMBER by Angela

by Angela Carter Carter

Set Set & & Costume Costume Design Design Anna Cordingley Anna Cordingley

Directed Directed by by Matthew Matthew Lutton Lutton

Lighting Lighting Design Design Paul Paul Jackson Jackson

Music by by Music David David Chisholm Chisholm

Sound Design Design Sound Jethro Jethro Woodward Woodward

Performance Performance Text Text by by Van Badham Van Badham

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Cast Cast Includes Includes Alison Alison Whyte Whyte

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-Fortune favours the psychic.

-For more than a decade, playwright Lally Katz has been one of Australia’s foremost fabulists, trekking off to the furthest coasts of the imagination and returning with her findings. Now she introduces to the stage one of her most unexpected subjects: herself. She might be alone on the stage but she’s far from lonely, bringing with her a cast of characters — from fortune tellers to mystics to Mississippi Evangelicals — encountered on the quest to cure her curses. Known for delving into fantasy, this writer proves art imitates life.

-[A] prodigiously talented playwright” The Age “[A] -BECKETT THEATRE 9 — 25 August 2013 Malthouse Malthouse Theatre Theatre & & Belvoir Belvoir present present STORIES STORIES II WANT WANT TO TO TELL TELL YOU IN IN PERSON PERSON YOU Written Written & & Perfomed Perfomed by Lally

by Lally Katz Katz

Set Set & & Costume Costume Design Design Ralph Ralph Myers Myers

Directed Directed by by Anne-Louise Anne-Louise Sarks Sarks

Stories I Want to Tell You in Person is proudly supported by Avant Card.

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-The furniture gets furious!

-From the award winning Men of Steel, comes a new show for the whole family. Replaced by a suite of Swedish minimalist homewares, a pile of abandoned furniture awaits a trip to the tip. As the hour of judgement approaches, the hard rubbish decides it’s fightin’ time. Bringing new meaning to the term ‘moving house’, these wildly inventive object puppeteers will have you rethinking your relationships with the most ordinary household objects.

-“puppetry at its most ingenious and disarming... fabulously imaginative.” The Age -BECKETT THEATRE 12 September — 6 October 2013 Malthouse Theatre, Strut & Fret & Men of Steel present HARD RUBBISH Original Concept Men of Steel Magnify your experience Created by Hamish Fletcher, Jared Lewis, Phillip McInnes, Ian Pidd, Tamara Rewse & Sam Routledge

A Family Crafternoon: Sat 21 Sep TTT: Wed 25 Sep, 11am (post-show)

KIDS! BRING THE 108.

AGES 8 TO R O F E L B A SUIT

The 2013 Company in Residence, Men of Steel, is supported by The Danielle & Daniel Besen Foundation.

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Tamara Rewse

-The greatest of all epics about nation, is finally an epic about our nation.

-Bringing together the country’s finest creative talents including Tom E. Lewis (The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith) and Jimi Bani (Mabo) this majestic and physical reworking of Shakespeare’s King Lear employs the timeless tragedy to speak to the history and current circumstances of Indigenous Australia. Working across cultures and generations, The Shadow King is unmissable theatre of a scale and significance to match the land upon which it is made.

-“Our temples are built in the ground. Our castles are in the dirt. We ourselves are written in the stars.”

Tom E. Lewis -THE MALTHOUSE WORKSHOP 8 — 27 October 2013

Co-Created by Tom E. Lewis & Michael Kantor Associate Director Isaac Drandich

Music Consultant Iain Grandage Lighting Design Paul Jackson Props & Costume Design Ruby Langton-Batty Dramaturg Marion Potts

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Cast Includes Jimi Bani Tom E. Lewis Shareena Clanton Magnify your experience King Lear… for Fools Fools: Sat 19 Oct TTT: Wed 16 Oct, 7.30pm (post-show)

Malthouse Theatre’s Indigenous Theatre Program is made possible with the generous support of the Tom Kantor Fund and the CAL Cultural Fund. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals – Melbourne Festival, Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival, Adelaide Festival and Brisbane Festival.

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Source Photography: Robert Frith

Malthouse Theatre & Melbourne Festival present THE SHADOW KING in association with Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival, Adelaide Festival & Brisbane Festival

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-A journey into the realms of heroism and imagination.

-When life gets too difficult, it’s time to create a new superhero. With a waiting room full of hopeful actors, the quest is on to find ‘the one’ who fills the Lycra suit.

Following Back to Back Theatre’s elegantly sly, internationally acclaimed Ganesh Versus the Third Reich, comes the company’s next excursion to the limits of theatrical wonder. Inspired by the cartoon creations of Tim Sharp, Laser Beak Man is a riotous spectacle that unleashes multiple realities upon its unsuspecting audience.

-“courageous, confronting, intelligent and magisterially considered theatre.” The Age -MERLYN THEATRE 13 November – 1 December 2013 Back to Back Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company & Malthouse Theatre present LASER BEAK MAN Directed & Devised by Bruce Gladwin

Lighting Design Andrew Livingston

Magnify your experience Superhero Soirée: Sat 30 Nov TTT: Tue 19 Nov, 6.30pm (post-show) +

: Tue 26 Nov, 6.30pm

Source Photography: Jeff Busby

Devised by Back to Back Theatre Ensemble, Tim Sharp & David Woods

Inspired by Tim Sharp’s drawings of Laser Beak Man

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-Select five or more productions to create your own theatrical voyage. Experience a year of Malthouse Theatre and a stack of great benefits.

GREAT SAVINGS. By booking your tickets as a package you’ll save up to 30% on individual ticket prices. There are also great deals for under 30s, seniors, full-time students, concession card holders and groups.

FLEXIBILITY. If something comes up, we’ll happily exchange your tickets to another performance of the same production. Subscribers booking 12 shows are entitled to unlimited free exchanges.

Smaller package holders receive one free exchange transaction per subscriber – if, for instance, there are two people within your subscription, you can exchange your tickets twice. Further exchanges incur a $5 fee for each transaction.

BEST SEATS. Subscribers get first dibs on the best seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Subscribe early and let us know where you would like to sit. Don’t miss out when word spreads and the hit show sells out.

PAY BY INSTALMENT. Subscribers paying by credit card can opt to pay by instalment.

Your subscription will be charged in two instalments of 50% – the first at the time of subscribing, and the balance on 25 March 2013. A one-off administration fee of $10 will be charged with the first instalment.

DISCOUNTS. Receive 10% off all purchases at The Malthouse Kitchen, Bar and Avenue Bookstore. Simply present your 2013 Subscriber Card.

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ADDITIONAL TICKETS. Subscribers can access additional tickets at the same discounted subscriber rate. Bring friends or family along for this special rate or add extra productions to your subscription at any time throughout the year.

INSIDE INFORMATION. Be the first to know about exciting additions to Malthouse Theatre’s program. We’ll provide you with additional information about our magnification events, such as Limited Editions and Helium, as well as special blockbuster events.

You’ll not only receive priority access to these events, but often exclusive news and special offers.

-----------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE TO WIN! Subscribe to Malthouse Theatre’s Season 2013 before 30 November 2012 and go in the draw to win an art adventure curated by Marion Potts. From 15 to 18 March 2013 enjoy a weekend in Hobart on us. This luxury package for two includes return flights from Melbourne, sports car hire, three nights’ accommodation at The Islington Hotel, admission and ferry transfers to MONA and tickets to events presented across the opening weekend of Ten Days on the Island, Tasmania’s International Arts Festival.

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WHAT STEPHEN COULDN’T KNOW. Playwright Stephen Sewell was commissioned to write Hate for performance in 1988. A quarter of a century later, what have we learnt?

Saturday 2 March Join us following the matinee of Hate

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Through the Korean shamanistic ritual of Gut, Soo Yeun You and senior Torres Strait Island man Albert David serenade the living memory of two much-loved ancestors—their grandmothers.

Thursday 21 March In celebration of Dance Massive

A CONTRACT OF LOVE. All things equal, who wants to get hitched and whatever for?!

An airing of queer opinions on human rights, the legitimacy of relationships and what marriage equality means.

Tuesday 16 April A peek-a-boo for Dance of Death

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SO SOVIET DRAMA. There may or may not be shots of vodka involved in this short history and a reading of Soviet drama led by Malthouse Theatre’s resident Russophile and drama nerd, Van Badham.

Saturday 6 July In celebration of The Dragon

PIMP MY PLAY. Same stimulus, many interpretations. Melbourne’s eclectic and hilarious Last Tuesday Society challenges independent theatre-makers to pimp canonical texts.

Tuesday 30 July In celebration of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

A FAMILY CRAFTERNOON. Specifically for families, an adventure in recycling, mash-ups and lively chaos in and around the Malthouse Theatre building.

Saturday 21 September Join us following the matinee of Hard Rubbish

KING LEAR… FOR FOOLS (THEY’RE THE SMART ONES!) Hear from the artists about the creation of Shadow King and the contemporary themes in Shakespeare’s King Lear: land rights, kinship, language and wrong skin.

Saturday 19 October Join us following the matinee of Shadow King

SUPERHERO SOIRÉE. An end-of-year soirée for all Malthouse Theatre superheroes in 2013.

Saturday 30 November Join us following the matinee of Laser Beak Man

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-More than just the mainstage, Malthouse Theatre is the gateway to boundless wild adventures.

ENGINE ROOM. The most precious resource is time, and Malthouse Theatre’s research and development arm is dedicated to making art with a long view. Engaging with artists and companies over months and years, the Engine Room allows us to create and nurture work as it develops at its own pace, rather than imposing a hurried schedule. Listen carefully: you can hear the motors hum.

HELIUM. Potent contemporary practice as created by Australia’s most daring independent makers, Helium brings together five works for a season that’s bound to raise eyebrows. Check your expectations at the door and be ready for performances that will rattle your senses, rev up your imagination and keep you forever on your toes. The 2013 Helium season will be announced in June 2013.

Young people aren’t just audiences, they’re the artists of today. Prompt is Malthouse Theatre’s Education program, providing the tools and conversations to help create relationships that will last a lifetime, sparking new generations of thinkers, critics, provocateurs and performers.

GREENLIGHT. Malthouse Theatre’s ongoing investigation into the creation of sustainable theatre practice is recognised across Australia.

2013 sees these aspirations undimmed as the company continues to expand its dialogue with like-minded thinkers conscious of our future, and confirms its commitment to cultural change from the ground up.

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Source Photography: Sarah Walker, Lachlan Woods

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Catch any tram down St Kilda Road and alight at Grant Street (Stop 17). Or catch the No. 1 South Melbourne tram and alight at Stop 19 on Sturt Street. Alternatively, we are a 12-minute walk from Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.

Cycling.

There are bicycle racks outside the theatre foyer and on Sturt Street and Dodds Street. There is also a station for Melbourne Bike Share on Sturt Street outside the theatre. Helmets can be purchased from the IGA on Sturt Street.

Parking Options.

Car parks are available on the streets surrounding The Malthouse (Grant Street, Sturt Street, Miles Street and Dodds Street).

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-Eat, Drink & Shop.

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You can also enjoy a pre-show drink with friends at The Malthouse Bar.

For specialty publications about theatre and art, look no further than Avenue Bookstore at Malthouse Theatre, located in The Malthouse foyer. The Bookstore is open one hour prior to every performance and is staffed staffed by our fabulous volunteers.

Profits Profi ts from The Malthouse Bar and Bookstore contribute to the productions you see on our stages.

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CLIO—Muse of History—$10,000+ John & Lorraine Bates, Craig Reeves, Anonymous (1)

TERPSICHORE—Muse of Dance—$500+ Sally Browne, Sieglind D’Arcy, Taleen Gaidzkar, Charles Gillies & Penelope Allen, Brian Goddard, Brad Hooper, Susan Humphries, Graeme & Joan Johnson, Ann Kemeny & Graham Johnson, K & J Lindsay, Sir Gustav AC CBE & Lady Nossal, Robert Peters, Ernie Schwartz, Gina Stuart, Fiona Sweet & Paul Newcombe, Joanne & Dr Niv Tadmore, John Thomas, Richard P. Watson, Anonymous (1)

THALIA—Muse of Comedy—$5,000+ Frankie Airey & Stephen Solly, Betty Amsden OAM, Eva Besen AO & Marc Besen AO, Debbie Dadon, Roger Donazzan & Margaret Jackson AC, Neilma Gantner, Peter & Anne Laver, Richard Leonard, Michele Levine, Peter McLennan, Judith Maitland-Parr, Elisabeth & John Schiller, Carol & Alan Schwartz AM, Anonymous (1) MELPOMENE—Muse of Tragedy—$2,500+ Chryssa Anagnostou & Jim Tsaltas, Ian Hocking & Rosemary Forbes, Val Johnstone, Jon Webster EUTERPE—Muse of Music—$1,000+ Ingrid Ashford, John Bourne, Beth Brown & Tom Bruce AM, Diana Burleigh, Ingrid & Per Carlsen, Dominic & Natalie Dirupo, Rev Fr Michael Elligate, Carolyn Floyd, William J. Forrest AM, D.L & G.S Gjergja, Marco Gjergja, Colin Golvan SC, Michael Kingston, Sue Kirkham, Pamela McLure, Naomi Milgrom AO, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE, Sue Nattrass AO, Rae Rothfield, Jenny Schwarz, Tim & Lynne Sherwood, Neil & Barbara Smart,

ERATO—Muse of Love—$250+ Simon Abrahams, Graham & Anita Anderson, Sandra Beanham, John & Alexandra Busselmaier, Robyn Campbell, John Carruthers, Ros Casey, Tim & Rachel Cecil, Min Li Chong, Diane Clarke, Patricia Coutts, Tania de Jong AM, Peggy Hayton, Roberta Holmes, Irene Irvine, Vas Katos, Irene Kearsey, Patricia Keith, Ruth Krawat, Liquorice Studio, Brad Martin, Gael & Ian McRae, Robyn & John Morris, Dr Kersti Nogeste, Linda Notley, Tony Oliver, James Penlidis & Fiona McGauchie, Irene Purcell, John & Margot Rogers, Katherine Sampson, Morry & Anna Schwartz, Lisl Singer, Thea & Hayden Snow, Maria Sola, Ann Tonks, Rosemary Walls, Jan Watson, Joanne Whyte, Barbara Yuncken, Angelika & Pete Zangmeister, Anonymous (7) The above information is correct at the time of printing.

Trusts & Foundations Slome-Topol Family Charitable Trust

Australian Communities Foundation

Vera Moore Foundation

Program Partners The Danielle & Daniel Besen Foundation The Suitcase Series

Artist Program

Regional Performance Projects

Regional Education Program

Company in In Residence (Men of Steel)

Tom Kantor Fund

Indigenous Theatre Program (The Shadow King)

Women Directors Internship Program

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New Australian Commission & Production

Directors Exchange Project

Directors Exchange Project

Jeanne Pratt AC Rae Rothfield Sue Nattrass AO Judith Maitland-Parr

The Kenn Brodziack Associate Producer

Government Partners Malthouse Theatre is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Education Partner

Media Partner

Production Partners

Corporate Partners

Corporate Associates

Company Supporters

Producing and Presenting Partners

Skeleton

247 Days

Persona

Stories I Want to Tell You in Person

Hard Rubbish

Hard Rubbish

The Shadow King

Laser Beak Man

Laser Beak Man

Laser Beak Man

Laser Beak Man

Laser Beak Man

Art Direction & Design: Chase & Galley Photography (except where noted): Scottie Cameron

Hair & Makeup: Christine Miller Typography: Klim Type Foundry

Printing: Printgraphics Paper: K.W. Doggett Fine Paper

2013 Season Brochure Colophon Editors: Emma Calverley, Lisa Scicluna Copy: John Bailey

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-For the full year’s calendar, check out the inside of the dust jacket — save it, put it up on your fridge!

Select all 12 works f or extra savi ngs & unli m i t ed free excha nges.

The Full Malty — All 12 shows.

FULL / SAT EVE $470 $407

In Season Preview

SENIOR / GROUP 8+ $409 $368

CONCESSION $381 $336

Subscrib e and sa ve!

5 shows just $22 5

Build Your Own Subscription — Select 5 or more productions.

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8 + Concession Student / Under 30s Child (Under 18) Family (2 adults + 2 kids)

STUDENT / UNDER 30S $292 $292

IN SEASON $45 $39 $36 $27 -

PREVIEW $37 $34 $31 $27 -

SKELETON* $37 $32 $28 $27 -

WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT* $35 $30 $30 $27 -

HARD RUBBISH* $37 $32 $28 $27 $20

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$110

2013 Single Tickets.

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8 + Concession Student / Under 30s Child (Under 18) Family (2 adults + 2 kids)

IN SEASON $59 $52 $48 $30 -

PREVIEW $49 $45 $41 $30 -

SKELETON* $49 $42 $38 $30 -

WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT* $40 $35 $35 $30 -

HARD RUBBISH* $49 $42 $38 $30 $20

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$120

* Reduced priced previews do not apply to these productions or Persona.

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For school bookings please contact Malthouse Theatre’s Education team at education@malthousetheatre.com.au.

-Take the plunge! Subscribe by choosing 5 or more productions and then follow these easy steps.

Or visit malthousetheatre.com.au to subscribe online.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Step 5.

Choose your package type, productions, show times, number of tickets and calculate the cost Complete your details and those of your accompanying subscriber(s) Indicate your seating preference Nominate your payment details Submit your booking

STEP 1. Choose your package type, productions, show times, number of tickets and calculate the cost.

THE FULL MALTY – ALL 12 SHOWS. Indicate your preferred package and corresponding price in this table and then nominate your dates and optional additional tickets in the table below.

SAT EVE / FULL PRICE In Season Preview

x $470 x $407

SENIOR / GROUP 8+ x $409 x $368

CONCESSION

STUDENT / UNDER 30S

x $381 x $336

TOTAL $

x $292 x $292

If you have selected Preview above, please be sure to only nominate preview dates (P) for all productions offering preview performances. Alternatively, if you select any preview dates within your In Season package, you will be charged the In Season price.

BUILD YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION – SELECT 5 OR MORE SHOWS. PRODUCTION

PERFORMANCE (Day, Date & Time)

TICKET TYPE

IN SEASON (Quantity)

$

PREVIEW (Quantity)

$

Hate 20 Feb–8 Mar

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Skeleton 14–23 Mar

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$37 $32 $28 $27

247 Days 15–23 Mar

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Dance of Death 18 Apr–12 May

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

TOTAL $

STEP 1. Continued.

PRODUCTION

PERFORMANCE (Day, Date & Time)

TICKET TYPE

IN SEASON (Quantity)

$

PREVIEW (Quantity)

$

Persona 27 Jun–14 July

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

The Dragon 27 Jun–14 Jul

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit 23 Jul–3 Aug

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$35 $30 $30 $27

The Bloody Chamber 2–10 Aug

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Stories I Want to Tell You in Person 9–25 Aug

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Hard Rubbish 12 Sep–6 Oct

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s Child (Under 18) Family (2 adults + 2 kids)

$37 $32 $28 $27 $20 $110

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Full / Sat Eve Senior / Group 8+ Concession Student / Under 30s

$45 $39 $36 $27

$37 $34 $31 $27

Bring the kids!

The Shadow King 8–27 Oct General Admission Laser Beak Man 13 Nov–1 Dec

TOTAL $

$37 $34 $31 $27

TICKETS TOTAL Make a donation (optional). Donations of $250 and above qualify you for entry into our Malthouse Muse Program.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Donate $250

Donate $100

Donate $50

Other Amount [

ROUND UP SUBSCRIPTION TO TICK THIS BOX TO ENTER THE SEASON 2013 SUBSCRIBER PROMOTION (see page 35 for details)

]

STEP 2. Subscriber Information.

PRIMARY SUBSCRIBER: Have you previously subscribed?

Title:

Yes

No

First Name:

Subscriber Number: Surname:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone: [Home]

[Mobile]

Email:

Date of Birth:

Concession Type:

Card Number:

Under 30s must provide proof of age.

Students must provide proof of full time enrolment.

Concession card number must be provided.

Would you like to be on the mailing list? Post Email Please provide your email address to receive notifications about subscriber benefits and special offers throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBER: If you have more than one additional subscriber, please list their details on another sheet. Extra booking forms can be found at malthousetheatre.com.au.

No Have you previously subscribed?

Yes

If you wish to be seated with friends, please submit your forms together, highlighting the Primary Subscriber.

Title:

Surname:

First Name:

Subscriber Number:

Address: Telephone: [Home]

Postcode: [Mobile]

Email:

Date of Birth:

Concession Type:

Card Number:

Under 30s must provide proof of age.

Students must provide proof of full time enrolment.

Concession card number must be provided.

Would you like to be on the mailing list? Post Email Please provide an email address to receive notifications about subscriber benefits and special offers throughout the year.

STEP 3. Seating Preference.

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED SEATING: Front row As central as possible Best available If other, please describe:

No stairs

On an aisle

Wheelchair seating

If yes, please describe: Do you require any access services, such as the use of a hearing assistance system? Please provide details so that we can provide you with the most appropriate seating. Yes *Please note that Audio Description and AUSLAN are offered for specific performances, please refer to the calendar.

STEP 4. Payment Details.

TOTAL FROM PREVIOUS PAGE PAYMENT METHOD:

Cheque to Malthouse Theatre

$ Credit Card

Credit Card by instalment*

* If instalment payment plan is selected, an additional $10 handling fee will be charged with the first payment. The first instalment of 50% is payable immediately and will include any donation nominated. The second instalment will be charged on 25 March 2013.

CREDIT CARD DETAILS:

CARD NUMBER:

AMEX

/

NAME ON CARD:

MasterCard

Visa

/

EXP:

/

/

SIGNATURE:

STEP 5. Submit your booking.

MAIL (No Stamp Required) Malthouse Theatre C/O The Malthouse Box Office Reply Paid 83144 Southbank VIC 3006

FAX Att: The Malthouse Box Office 03 9685 5112

If you wish to sit with friends please submit your forms together in the one envelope.

IN PERSON The Malthouse, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006

Please allow at least two weeks for ticket delivery.

If you require any assistance, please contact the box office on 03 9685 5111. For opening hours see page 40.

MALTHOUSE THEATRE SEASON 2013 SUBSCRIBER PROMOTION Abbreviated Terms & Conditions Entry is only open to residents of Victoria who are aged over 18 years. Promotion commences at 5pm Melbourne time on 10 September 2012 and ends at 5pm Melbourne time on 30 November 2012 (“Promotional Period”). To enter, subscribe to Malthouse Theatre’s Season 2013 using the paper or online Season 2013

Subscription Booking Form, and tick the box next to the words “Tick this box to enter the Season 2013 subscriber promotion” before the end of the Promotional Period. A prize draw will take place at 10am on 10 December 2012 at Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006. The winner will be notified by mail and the name of the winner will be published in The Age on 14 December 2012.

For full Terms & Conditions see http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tc2013/.

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