Malthouse Theatre Season 2019 Brochure

SEASON ———2019

INTRODUCTION 02 —WELCOME

SEASON 2019 08 — UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME 10 — BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS 12 — CLOUDSTREET 16 — THE TEMPLE 18 — WAKE IN FRIGHT 20 — SOLARIS 24 — MY DEARWORTHY DARLING 26 — AUSTRALIAN REALNESS 28 — APOCALYPSE MEOW: CRISIS IS BORN 30 — COMMON GROUND 3 1 — BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN

SEASON PASS 33 — SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS 34 — SEASON PASSES 2019 35 — CLOUDSTREET BOOKING INFO 36 — POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS

ABOUT US 37 — ARTISTIC PROGRAMS 38 — EVENTS AND ENTERTAINING 40 — OUR MUSES 43 — OUR SUPPORTERS

IMPORTANT DATES & BOOKING INFO 50 — BUILD YOUR OWN SEASON PASS 51 — KEY DATES 52 — SEASON 2019 CALENDAR 56 — SEASON PASS PRICES 57 — BOOKING FORM SEASON ———2019

MALTHOUSE THEATRE FRIENDS: IN 2019 WE’RE BRINGING YOU FRESH THEATRE THAT WILL BE JOYOUS, TERRIFYING, HILARIOUS, AND LEAVE YOU AWESTRUCK. This season explores ghost stories, where history permeates the present and spirits surround us constantly. Whether it is the haunted house at number one Cloud Street, the ‘mad’ female mystics, or lovers and families returning from the past; these ghosts are our collective consciousness reminding us of the dangers of forgetting. Exquisite terror will be found in the vastness of outer space in the world premiere of the science fiction cult classic Solaris, and in the claustrophobia and isolation of the Australian thriller Wake in Fright. Together we’ll share the cathartic rush of screaming out loud in the dark. Season 2019 is also filled with hilarity as we introduce you to a personality-altering cult in The Temple, a lacerating comedy about US race relations in Underground Railroad Game and a side-splitting send- up of Melbourne’s class divisions as the lines between bogans and chardonnay sippers blur in Australian Realness. We’re also thrilled to return our smash-hit Indigenous revenge comedy Blackie Blackie Brown. She’s BAAACK! Our season is proudly bookended by performances from two of Australia’s most extraordinary divas: Ursula Yovich, who will electrify our Merlyn Theatre stage in Barbara and the Camp Dogs, and just in time for Christmas, Malthouse Theatre’s beloved cabaret star Meow Meow will whip us into a frenzy as we end the year with a purr. Thanks to your support, Season 2018 was a huge success. Join us again for another scream-filled ride in Season 2019.

Matthew Lutton Sarah Neal Artistic Director Executive Producer & Co-CEO & Co-CEO

Page 2—3 STAY WITH US, FRIENDS, IN THE END IT WILL ALL MAKE SENSE.#MALTHOUSE2019 OUR PEOPLE

FROM BOON WURRUNG HAVE BEEN ELDER UNCLE JACK CHARLES TELLING OUR Malthouse Theatre sits beside the Birrarung (Yarra River) on my Mother’s land, Boon STORIES FOR Wurrung Country. We share country with the Wurundjeri within the Kulin Nation. THOUSANDS OF As part of protocol and as custodian, I welcome you to Malthouse Theatre. Our people have been telling our YEARS AND IT IS stories for thousands of years and it is great that the storytelling tradition continues here at Malthouse Theatre. GREAT THAT THE Whatever you witness throughout the season, enjoy. Wominjeka. Welcome to STORY-TELLING Boon Wurrung Country. TRADITION CONTINUES

We acknowledge the Land HERE AT and Songlines of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. MALTHOUSE Page 4—5 THEATRE SEASON OUR PEOPLE ———2019 HAVE BEEN TELLING OUR STORIES FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND IT IS GREAT THAT THE STORY-TELLING TRADITION CONTINUES HERE AT MALTHOUSE #MALTHOUSE2019 THEATRE SEASON STAY———2019 WITH US, FRIENDS, IN THE END IT WILL ALL MAKE SENSE.Page 6—7 THREE STEPS TO A SEASON PASS

1 — Flip through the following pages. 2 — Select some shows you know you’ll love, and a wild card to push the boundaries further. 3 — Pick four or more, and you’re on track for great benefits and evocative nights out with a Malthouse Theatre Season Pass. Subscriber benefits As some of our most dedicated and passionate theatre-lovers, Season Pass subscribers enjoy a wealth of benefits: — the best seats in the house — major savings — total flexibility — bargains throughout the building and from our partners — discounts for friends and family — exclusive early access to the biggest ticket of the year: an epic night out to see Cloudstreet on stage for the first time in two decades.

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019

Page 8—9 30 JAN – 17 FEB

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME THE ARS NOVA PRODUCTION

BECKETT THEATRE ‘IN-ALL-WAYS SENSATIONAL’ — The New York Times CREATED BY / Jennifer Kidwell & The history teachers at Hanover Middle School Scott R. Sheppard with have an R-rated lesson in store. Take your seat. Lightning Rod Special DIRECTION / Today’s subject is race, with a little sex, Taibi Magar slavery and power on the side. CAST / Jennifer Kidwell Let’s have fun with it. Scott R. Sheppard PRODUCTION Let’s play a game. DESIGN / Yes, you’re all invited to watch. Tilly Grimes SCENIC DESIGN / Underground Railroad Game is a darkly comedic Steven Dufala take on how the First World has become jaundiced LIGHTING DESIGN / by its racially-charged back story. With repartee, Oona Curley acuity and nudity, creators and performers Jennifer SOUND DESIGN / Mikaal Sulaiman Kidwell and Scott R. Sheppard interrogate the confusion of arguments and archetypes that have Malthouse Theatre arisen from the shadows of Western society. presents The Ars Nova Production of Underground The New York Times heralds it as one of the best, Railroad Game. most influential American plays of the last 25 years. Join Malthouse Theatre on this wild ride, conducted by the original 2017 Obie Award-winning AUSTRALIAN company, straight from the USA. PREMIERE There’s a shift-in-your-seat experience to be lived here. What you get from it will depend

on how you play the game.

#UNDERGROUNDRAILROADGAME SEASON ———2019 BARBARA

Page 10—11 7 FEB – 3 MAR

MERLYN THEATRE ‘BLOW[S] THE ROOF OFF BY / Ursula Yovich Alana Valentine OUR COMPLACENCY’ DIRECTION / — Time Out Leticia Cáceres CAST / Barbara fronts a pub rock band, captivating crowds Troy Brady Elaine Crombie with cutting wit, diabolical rage and unrepentant Ursula Yovich sexuality. She may be fun, she may be dangerous, and SONGS BY / she may be speeding headlong towards a dead end. Alana Valentine Ursula Yovich Rene, her ‘sister’, hears that Mum is sick. So, Adm Ventoura they set out on a wrenching road trip to reconnect SET DESIGN / with their disconnected family. The roar of Stephen Curtis motorbikes and growling dialogue are intercut COSTUME DESIGN / Chloe Greaves with guitar-driven arias. LIGHTING DESIGN / Malthouse Theatre’s Merlyn stage is made over Karen Norris into a sticky-carpet band venue—a transformation SOUND DESIGN / that will see some lucky audience members seated Steve Toulmin MUSICIANS / up-close and personal with Barbara and the band. Sorcha Albuquerque There, Ursula Yovich (Heart is a Wasteland) and Jessica Dunn Elaine Crombie (Blaque Showgirls) are ready to Michelle Vincent rock out again after a sell-out season in Sydney. Malthouse Theatre presents Their powerful vocals are accompanied, live, a Belvoir production. by an all-female three-piece outfit. Indigenous theatre at Belvoir supported by So, take a stool at the bar and amp up for a noisy The Balnaves Foundation. night with Barbara and the Camp Dogs. Presented in association with Vicki Gordon Music. Limited seats will be available to watch the show from the comfort Proudly supported by of a couch, table or bar stool on the Merlyn Theatre stage. Art Series Hotels. To select these seats please specify in the booking form on page 57.

#BARBARAANDTHECAMPDOGS SEASON ———2019

Page 12—13 #CLOUDSTREET SEASON ———2019 6 MAY – 16 JUN

MERLYN The house at number one Cloud Street is a great THEATRE continent where two damaged clans collide. ADAPTED BY / The two families—the Lambs and the Pickles— Nick Enright are as contrasting as the Australia they inhabit. and Justin Monjo from the novel Teetotallers and tipplers, workhorses or wastrels, by Tim Winton fate makers versus chance chasers. But really, DIRECTION / they’re two sides of the same coin; one that was Matthew Lutton tossed during World War II and remained in motion CAST INCLUDES / for decades. Natasha Herbert Bert LaBonté The power of this staggering Australian saga is Guy Simon more haunting than the ghosts who speak out from Greg Stone the walls. It’s more elusive than the serial killer Alison Whyte SET & COSTUME who prowls their neighbourhood. It’s transcendent, DESIGN / like the Lambs and the Pickles themselves, whose Zoë Atkinson lives and loves live on today. LIGHTING DESIGN / Paul Jackson This is a once-in-a-generation chance to see Tim Winton’s award-winning story on stage, and in 2019 Malthouse Theatre Malthouse Theatre ups the ante. Directed by Matthew and Black Swan State Lutton, Cloudstreet will be a monumental new Theatre Company present Cloudstreet. Cloudstreet production unprecedented in scale and ambition. was first commissioned by Company B, Belvoir and Encounter the epic story of Cloudstreet with a ticket Black Swan State Theatre to the full Cloudstreet Experience, where you will Company in 1998. see the whole story in one event, with dinner or lunch provided for everyone. Or choose to discover the story over two nights, when the saga is shared in two parts.

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Page 16—17 3 – 19 MAY

THE TEMPLE

BECKETT THEATRE BE SOMEONE ELSE. JOIN THE TEMPLE. CREATED BY / Gavin Quinn and Welcome to The Temple. Here, we are not ourselves. the Ensemble DIRECTION / No-one ever really wants to be boring old ‘just me’. Gavin Quinn That’s why the residents of The Temple are always CAST / being someone else. Feel free to jump in. It’s a Aljin Abella liberating exercise that is really catching on. Ash Flanders Mish Grigor Join an orgy of comedic performers for a short Nicola Gunn course on How to Be Human. Everything’s set for Marcus McKenzie SET & LIGHTING a group session of gags, traumas, banter and DESIGN / tantrums—each as hysterical as the last. Aedín Cosgrove Dubliner Gavin Quinn concocts a wild Irish brew Malthouse Theatre and with Australian ingredients, including Nicola Gunn Pan Pan present The (Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster), Ash Flanders Temple. Developed with the assistance of the (Blackie Blackie Brown), Mish Grigor (Ich Nibber Sidney Myer Fund, Arts Dibber), Aljin Abella and Marcus McKenzie. Council Ireland and Culture Ireland. Be honest with yourself. Admit that you want to pretend. There’s nothing to lose but yourself. Would you really miss it?

#THETEMPLE SEASON ———2019

Page 18—19 21 JUN – 14 JUL

BECKETT THEATRE IF YOU’RE A GOOD BLOKE, YOU’LL BE ALRIGHT. RIGHT? A NEW PLAY / Adapted from G’day. Welcome to the Yabba. Kenneth Cook’s novel by Declan Greene Just passing through? MUSIC BY / friendships It’s the best little town in the world. CAST / Things a bit grim? Chin up. Zahra Newman John Grant is well-read, but an outback misadventure A Malthouse Theatre strands him—cashless and jobless—in a harsh and production. remote Aussie outpost, Bundanyabba. So, he makes new ‘mates’: they’re quick with a drink, but with every scull a dark violence lurches forward. Are these blokes fair dinkum, or is there something more sinister at the heart of this little Aussie town? On our Beckett Theatre stage, the entire world of Wake in Fright is conjured by the always-evocative Zahra Newman (The Book of Mormon) accompanied by a sonic assault from art-electronica band, friendships. Under the direction of Declan Greene, Kenneth Cook’s iconic work of Australian Gothic horror is felt in the flesh. Bring sunscreen, buy a beer and wear your ear plugs. Once we pierce the Yabba’s ocker veneer, you better be ready for the explosive brutality pent up inside.

#WAKEINFRIGHT Page 20—21 SEASON ———2019

#SOLARIS SEASON ———2019

SOLARIS 28 JUN – 21 JUL

SOLARIS

MERLYN THEATRE MYSTERIOUS PLANET. INCOMPREHENSIBLE A NEW PLAY BY / David Greig INTELLIGENCE. GHOSTS adapted from Stanisław Lem’s novel OF REGRET. DIRECTION / Matthew Lutton ‘Until you experience it,’ said Snow, ‘there’s no CAST INCLUDES / point talking about it.’ A cagey comment, but Eamon Farren Kris took it in stride. Then, she experienced it. LIGHTING DESIGN / Within hours of arriving in orbit around the Paul Jackson mercurial planet Solaris, Kris encounters Malthouse Theatre evasive inhabitants, self-isolating scientists and The Royal Lyceum and the ghost of a lover who died long ago. Theatre Edinburgh present Solaris. Yes. Here, on the other side of the galaxy, Earth’s dead visit. Above an uninhabitable world possessed by a powerful intelligence, the crew are sleepless and lost. They fight with the nature of the planet below, their mission, their own motivations, and the dark horrors of their past that haunt the space station. Could the planet itself be to blame? Tarkovsky and Soderbergh have tackled Stanisław Lem’s classic sci-fi novel on screen. Now, Malthouse Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh bring this world-premiere thriller to the stage. Matthew Lutton directs a script by master Scottish writer David Greig, featuring Eamon Farren (Twin Peaks) and a stellar international cast.

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MY DEARWORTHY DARLING

BECKETT THEATRE A GAS LIGHT FLICKERS THROUGH A FOG OF AGES. BY / Alison Croggon DIRECTED & In modern day Australia, a marriage is pulled DESIGNED BY / apart by mistrust, paranoia and violence. THE RABBLE A woman breaks apart in the turmoil. CAST INCLUDES / Jennifer Vuletic In medieval England, a woman has mystic visions. The patriarchs write them off as female madness, Malthouse Theatre and THE RABBLE present but she knows her truth. These visions allow her to My Dearworthy Darling. be heard—maybe even to connect across centuries. Developed while in residence at La Chartreuse Centre In My Dearworthy Darling, threads that run through national des écritures history are woven into a tapestry. As the strands du spectacle; with the assistance of the Copyright draw ever tighter, the old languages threaten Agency’s Cultural Fund; to tear asunder. What new worlds might open? and generously supported through the Monash The lyrical imagery of award-winning poet and University Centre for Theatre novelist Alison Croggon, in a play written especially and Performance, Artist in Residence Program. for feminist theatre mavericks THE RABBLE, is manifested in a visual feast. There is no madness here. Only truths that a corrupted world doesn’t want to hear.

#DEARWORTHYDARLING SEASON ———2019 AUSTRALIAN REALNESS 16 AUG – 8 SEP

MERLYN THEATRE A BOGAN AND BOURGEOIS BATTLE FOR A SUBURBAN BY / Zoey Dawson DIRECTION / BACKYARD. Janice Muller CAST INCLUDES / The summery embrace of an Aussie family Linda Cropper Christmas. Familiar characters pop the cork on LIGHTING DESIGN / mid-range bubbly for a raucous celebration of Amelia Lever-Davidson festive traditions. But, all is not well. SOUND / James Paul As adult kids regress to the parental homestead, Mum SET & COSTUME and Dad’s apparent wealth is waning. They’ve sold the DESIGN / Audi. There are fewer presents. They’re even renting Romanie Harper out the back shed to supplement their income. Commissioned by Malthouse There’s a bunch of yobbos in the backyard! Theatre through the support of the Malcolm Robertson Following a Christmas dinner invitation, ocker antics Foundation. Australian start to infect the house. First, it’s the tracky dacks. Realness was developed with assistance from the Monash Then, it’s the durries. Before you know it, the working University Centre for Theatre class are treading their unsophistication all over the and Performance, Artist polished floorboards … or so it may seem. in Residence Program. Zoey Dawson pries open social divides with incisive comedy and exacting satire. Directed by Janice Muller, the cast members shine twice, each playing two characters—one bourgeois, one bogan. Australian Realness fast-forwards from the dawn of the Howard era to revel in the shattering of expectations and artificial class divisions.

Page 26—27 #AUSSIEREALNESS SEASON ———2019

Page 28—29 7 – 24 NOV

APOCALYPSE MEOW:

MERLYN THEATRE

CREATED & ‘…A MAD, MANY-LAYERED TREAT PERFORMED BY / Meow Meow …UNRAVELLING INTO A WORLD WITH / OF FESTIVE SURREALISM.’ A little help — Time Out from her friends

Malthouse Theatre Prancer! Dancer! Donner und Blitzen! presents Apocalypse Meow Meow’s back! Meow: Crisis is Born. Originally commissioned Get ready for imminent cat-astrophe. Everyone’s and produced by Southbank Centre. favourite Wandering Star returns to glory in the silly season, bursting onto the Merlyn Theatre stage with a sizzling hot band, a swag of satire, childhood dreams and maybe even a mythical donkey. Meow Meow’s chaotic carousel lights up with wild anthems, originals and a lullaby or two. These aren’t your typical Christmas carols. A glorious antidote to Christmas pandemonium, hilarious and heart-wrenching, Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born gleefully eviscerates traditional rituals, and unearths unexpected magic in the mayhem.

#APOCALYPSEMEOW SPECIAL 13 – 17 MAR —EVENT

COMMON GROUND

MERLYN THEATRE

CREATED BY / ‘THOUGHT-PROVOKING’ — The Age Anouk van Dijk FOR & WITH PERFORMERS / A ritualistic battleground for two dance greats, Richard Cilli Common Ground is a choreographic game of chess. Tara Jade Samaya LIGHTING DESIGN / Ingrained rules are upturned by unexpected moves Paul Jackson —intricate gambits, sacrifices and reactive attacks. SET & COSTUME DESIGN / Chunky Move Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk Marg Horwell evokes the birth of ballet in a modern milieu, as two COMPOSER & of Australia’s most sought after dancers go move- SOUND DESIGN / for-move, through to the intense endgame. Tara Jade Jethro Woodward Samaya (ANTI—GRAVITY, Chunky Move) and Richard Malthouse Theatre presents Cilli (CounterMove, Sydney Dance Company) a Chunky Move production perform a unique duel that lights the fuse on as a part of Dance Massive. equality and betrayal. What is common ground if not a place to collide?

Page 30—31 #COMMONGROUND SPECIAL 29 AUG – 8 SEP —EVENT

BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN: THE TRADITIONAL OWNER OF DEATH

BECKETT THEATRE ‘FAST-PACED ADVENTURE’ BY / Nakkiah Lui — ArtsHub DIRECTION / Declan Greene DESIGN / The hilarious, arse-kicking comic-book superhero Elizabeth Gadsby returns. She’s raining down vengeance again, ANIMATION & VIDEO / so every descendant of the men who killed her Oh Yeah Wow ancestors is doomed. LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGN / Sold-out seasons in Melbourne and Sydney saw Verity Hampson Blackie Blackie Brown rally audiences to laugh, COMPOSITION & SOUND DESIGN / cheer and bay for blood. In the process, she became Steve Toulmin our nation’s favourite Indigenous superhero. CONCEPT ARTIST / Emily Johnson In 2019, Blackie Blackie Brown: The Traditional Owner of Death revisits Malthouse Theatre for one A Malthouse Theatre more strictly limited season. Secure your ticket and Sydney Theatre Company production. early to see Australia’s leading lady of live-action blaxploitation animation one last time on the Beckett Theatre stage.

#BLACKIEBLACKIEBROWN SEASON ———2019

Page 32—33 SEASON PASS SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

SHARE IN A YEAR MAJOR SAVINGS INSTALMENT PLAN OF SCINTILLATING Save more than 30% on Is paying upfront a hassle? PERFORMANCES. single tickets prices when Do it in instalments instead. SEE FOUR OR you book a Full Season Pass. Put half down now, plus a Concession card holders, one-off processing fee of MORE MALTHOUSE seniors, full-time students $10, then defer the rest THEATRE SHOWS and Under 30s get even until 29 March 2019. AND GET THE more discounts. BEST SUBSCRIBER NEW! BENEFITS. DISCOUNTS Courtesy of our new FOR FRIENDS Wine Partners, Season BEST SEATS IN AND FAMILY Pass subscribers get a THE HOUSE Your special guests for 15% discount on the entire spectacular nights out get Subscribers get first pick Scotchmans Hill range Season Pass prices too. of seats and sessions for (excludes Scotchmans Hill all shows. For Season 2019, Chardonnay). Offer includes the advanced booking TOTAL FLEXIBILITY a flat postage rate of $10 period for subscribers For eligible performances on all Victorian deliveries. begins 3 September 2018. pick the shows you want Visit scotchmans.com.au That’s ten weeks of to see now, and lock in exclusive access before the dates and times later. BOOK A SEASON tickets are released to Full Season Pass subscribers PASS NOW the general public. get free exchanges To book a Season Pass for all non-Flexi date simply complete the BIGGEST TICKET performance bookings. booking form on INVITATION Terms and conditions apply. page 57, or visit For 2019, Season Pass malthousetheatre.com.au subscribers also get PRIORITY to buy online. Your exclusive early access to our PROCESSING journey awaits. biggest ticket of the year: Be first in and best dressed, the Cloudstreet Experience! with priority subscription Join your fellow subscribers processing and renewals for an all-inclusive evening for 2019. with an interval meal break, and dine together. BARGAINS IN THE BUILDING Get 10% off at The Coopers Malthouse Bar and Café and 10% off select merchandise.

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 SEASON PASS 2019

FULL SEASON PASS See every show of the season, including Cloudstreet. Book our special Cloudstreet Experience that includes a meal package, or Parts 1 and 2 over separate nights. The choice is yours! As a loyal theatre lover, you save more than 30% on standard single ticket prices, and are entitled to the full range of subscriber benefits. OPENING NIGHT SEASON PASS Join us for every Opening Night performance— plus the exclusive parties—for the entirety of Season 2019 at Malthouse Theatre. It’s a Full Season Pass with extra perks. Rub shoulders with the cast over canapés and a glass of bubbly after each premiere. Cheers! SEASON PASS (BUILD YOUR OWN) Pick four or more must-see shows, get great rates on ticket prices plus subscriber discounts and early access. Season Pass subscribers gain access to special events at great prices too!

Page 34—35 CLOUDSTREET BOOKING INFORMATION

CLOUDSTREET CLOUDSTREET

Booking tickets to the Booking tickets to Cloudstreet Experience? Cloudstreet Part 1 and Part 2? Tickets to this one-night event include a Savour the story over two nights. meal package in a range of dietary options. Part 1 and Part 2 count as two Please specify your dietary requests on separate shows in your Season Pass. the booking form on page 57. We will We recommend booking Parts 1 and 2 confirm your request closer to the date on consecutive evenings as you journey of the performance. through the story of Cloudstreet.

CLOUDSTREET CLOUDSTREET

Act 1 / 80 minutes Acts 1 & 2 / 110 minutes Interval meal break Acts 2 and 3 / 70 minutes CLOUDSTREET Interval break Acts 3 & 4 / 90 minutes Act 4 / 50 minutes

Please note that the Acts and Intervals are subject to change. The confirmed durations will be published on malthousetheatre.com.au closer to the opening of the show.

#MALTHOUSE2019 EXPLORE A BIT MORE

WITH A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION

TIME TO TALK (TTT) MONASH MEETS MALTHOUSE Take a bit of extra time after selected THEATRE (MMM) performances to hear the cast and Some savvy theatre-goers prefer creatives talk about the show you’ve an expert discussion to get the most just seen. Learn how the show was made, out of their experience. Our Major what thoughts it inspired in others, Partner, Monash University, will offer and share your own perspective. their scholarly expertise in four special Time To Talk panels are free and take afternoon conversations following the place directly following the performance. matinee performances listed below. UNDERGROUND UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME RAILROAD GAME Tues 5 Feb, 7pm Sat 16 Feb, 2pm BARBARA AND WAKE IN FRIGHT THE CAMP DOGS Sat 13 Jul, 2pm Tues 12 Feb, 6.30pm MY DEARWORTHY THE TEMPLE DARLING Tues 14 May, 7pm Sat 17 Aug, 2pm WAKE IN FRIGHT AUSTRALIAN REALNESS Tues 2 Jul, 7pm Sat 7 Sep, 1.30pm SOLARIS See the calendar on page 52 or Tues 9 Jul, 6.30pm visit malthousetheatre.com.au MY DEARWORTHY for dates and times. DARLING Tues 13 Aug, 7pm AUSTRALIAN REALNESS Tues 27 Aug, 6.30pm APOCALYPSE MEOW: CRISIS IS BORN Tues 12 Nov, 6.30pm

Page 36—37 SEASON ———2019 WE’RE FOR ARTISTS

THE BESEN FAMILY ARTIST PROGRAM For 14 years, the Besen Family Foundation has supported professional development for early to mid-career individuals through an acclaimed Artist Program. The program cultivates the next generation of ambitious theatre-makers by allowing them to gain experience and ongoing artistic work within a mainstage theatre company.

THE FEMALE DIRECTOR IN RESIDENCE Generously supported by Craig Reeves, Malthouse Theatre’s Director in Residence program provides intensive career development and a salary to a female theatre director. In 2019, Ming-Zhu Hii—our ninth Director in Residence—will continue her residency with Malthouse Theatre.

MALCOLM ROBERTSON WRITERS PROGRAM The Malcolm Robertson Foundation supports the development and presentation of original Australian works by way of a Writers Program. Since 2004, the program has commissioned two emerging artists per year to write a new Australian work for Malthouse Theatre.

LIVING NOW In 2019, Malthouse Theatre and Footscray Community Arts Centre continue their partnership through the LIVING NOW program. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body, and the Malcolm Robertson Foundation. This program supports visionary storytellers to bring contemporary stories to the stage. Now in its second year, the program provides a residency and development opportunity for two writers from culturally diverse backgrounds with an interest in theatre.

CRAIG REEVES

#MALTHOUSE2019 EVENTS AND ENTERTAINING

YOUR EVENT. A SPACE TO PUSH BOUNDARIES. AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER. Host your next big event in the same space where Malthouse Theatre creates, entertains and shatters expectations. In the heart of Southbank, the historic Coopers Malthouse could be the uncommon venue your next occasion needs. With original architectural features and adaptable spaces, it’s an extraordinary alternative to mainstream conference facilities and reception centres. Hire our unique spaces for any type of event, from important meetings through to product launches and full-scale conventions.

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COURTYARD HOOPLA! ROOM The heart of the Precinct. The space for connection. Launch your event for up to 1000 people This medium-sized space is perfectly suited in our versatile outdoor space right in the for rehearsals, workshops and meetings. heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct. OTHER SPACES MERLYN THEATRE From our Shell Room to the Mezzanine Our largest theatre. that overlooks The Coopers Malthouse The unique relationship of seating and foyer, every corner of The Coopers stage makes the Merlyn Theatre ideal Malthouse boasts charm and warmth. for spectacle. For conferences, product With numerous rehearsal studios, meeting launches and private functions, it’s an rooms, a bar and a café, we have spaces exciting and unique option. to accommodate impressive events of any size. BECKETT THEATRE For venue booking enquiries, Our medium-sized theatre. call (03) 9685 5161 or email Intimate and conducive to audience [email protected] engagement, the Beckett Theatre boasts an historic feel and a warm atmosphere.

TOWER Our most versatile space. Originally a dynamic performance space, the Tower has become a sought-after venue for bespoke events, performances and workshops.

BAGGING ROOM Our historic space. Host your next event or workshop in this large, bright space where the magic happens and our shows take shape.

#MALTHOUSE2019 BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE

Muses are Malthouse BE A MUSE You can become a Muse Theatre’s most passionate by making a donation of $250 or more and enjoy supporters. Through the following benefits: philanthropic leadership, — Join a committed group of like-minded theatre Malthouse Muses enrich supporters — Official recognition in our life through theatre. season brochure, printed Your contributions let programs, on our website and foyer board us collaborate, create, — Exclusive backstage access commission and share the — Invitations to VIP events works you see on our stages. — Priority ticketing All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

To become a Muse or to make a donation enquiry, call our Development Manager on (03) 9685 5162 or email development@ malthousetheatre.com.au

SEASON Page 40—41 ———2019 THANKS TO OUR MALTHOUSE MUSES

CALLIOPE—MUSE OF MELPOMENE—MUSE OF Gaidzkar, John Douglas Guppy, POETRY—$50,000+ TRAGEDY—$2,500+ Tyler Hill, Leonie Hollingworth, Mary-Ruth & Dr Sian Fairbank, Linda Herd, Brad Hooper, Vivienne Poznanski Peter McLennan, Rosemary Forbes & Ian Hocking, & Michael Jankie, Joan & Graeme Craig Reeves, Michael Kingston, Sue Prestney Johnson OAM, Irene Kearsey, Maureen Wheeler AO & & Paul Glen, Elisabeth & John Ann Kemeny & Graham Johnson, Tony Wheeler AO Schiller, Dr Jenny Schwarz, Fiona Angela Kirsner & Dr Richard Sweet & Paul Newcombe, Leonard Kirsner, Simone Lourey, Virginia URANIA—MUSE OF THE Vary & Dr Matt Collins QC, Jon Lovett, John McCallum, Ian McRae STARS—$25,000+ Webster, Jan Williams, Dr Terry Wu AO & Åsa Hasselgard-Rowe, Annamila Fund, & Dr Melinda Tee, Anonymous (1) Ned’s, Jan Owen AM, Salvatore & Debbie Dadon AM, Lea Posterino, Craig Semple, Tom Carrillo Gantner AO EUTERPE—MUSE OF Smyth, Lynne Sherwood & the MUSIC—$1,000+ CLIO—MUSE OF late Tim Sherwood, Janice Taylor, Marc Besen AC & Eva Besen AO, HISTORY—$10,000+ Kerri Turner & Andrew White, Sally Browne, Beth Brown & Tom Andyinc Foundation, Naum Tered, John Thomas, Phil & Bruce AM, Ingrid & Per Carlsen, John & Lorraine Bates, Heather Wilson, Anonymous (2) Ros Casey, Tim & Rachel Cecil, Jennifer Darbyshire Min Li Chong, Jason Craig, Andrew ERATO—MUSE OF LOVE—$250+ & David Walker, Curtis, Susanne Dahn, Mark & Jo Simon Abrahams, Nicole Beyer, Michele Levine, Davey, Dominic & Natalie Dirupo, Jennifer Bourke, John & Alexandra James Penlidis & Roger Donazzan, Rev Fr Michael Busselmaier, Diane Clark, Fiona Fiona McGauchie & Family, Elligate AM, Brian Goddard, Val Clyne, William Donaldson, Mark Janine Tai, Johnstone, Fiona Kelly, Julie & Duckworth & Lauren Mosso, The Vera Moore Foundation, Michael Landvogt, Susan Nathan, Carolyn Floyd, Mary Garcia, Anonymous (2) Rosemary & Roger Redston, Damyn Gordon, Joanne Griffiths, THALIA—MUSE OF Viorica Samson, Carol & Alan Peggy Hayton, Frances Pascale, COMEDY—$5,000+ Schwartz AM, Robert Sessions & Russell Hooper, Susan Humphries, Daniel Besen, Christina Fitzgerald, Maria Solà, Arechea Hounsell, Sarah Hunt, Gjergja Family, Toby Sullivan, Rosemary Walls, Dr Irene Irvine, Mira & Dr David Colin Golvan AM QC, Pinky Watson, Anonymous (2) Kolieb, Jayne Lovelock, Judith & Dr Deborah Golvan, Maitland-Parr, Robert Peters, Suzanne Kirkham, TERPSICHORE—MUSE OF Ian Manning & Alice De Jonge, Elizabeth & DANCE—$500+ John Millard, Linda Notley, Donald McGauchie AO, Frankie Airey & Steve Solly, Dr Helen Nugent AO, Tony Oliver, The Pratt Foundation, Graham & Anita Anderson, Greg Kaylene O’Neill, Pinkerton Abbey Richard Leonard & Andrews, Michael Arnold, Rowland Family, Anda Petrapsch, Gerard Gerlinde Scholz, Ball OAM, Sandra Beanham, David Powell, Dr Suzy Redston, Rosalba Mary Vallentine AO, & Rhonda Black, Annie Bourke & Renzella, Rae Rothfield, Jean Moana Weir & Darren Clyne, Dr Rob Brown & Ross, Jennifer Senior, Andrew Jordie van der Schoot, Dr Lynne Millar, Priscilla Bryans, Stocker, Evelyn Tadros, Chris Teh, Anonymous (1) Bruce R Butler, MaryAnne Carroll, Lee-Ann Walsh, Jillian Wells OAM, Chris Clough, Carolyn Creswell, Gary Westbrook, Gayl Morrow & Prof John Daley & Dr Rebecca Gib Wettenhall, Joanne Whyte, Coates, Georgie Coleman, Barbara Yuncken, Anonymous (1) Dr Ross Coller, Alan Connolly, Dr Bronwen Evans, Peter & Roxane Fearnside, Evelyn Firstenberg, John & Helen Gibbins, Taleen

Current as of 1 August 2018. #MALTHOUSE2019 YOUR JOURNEY WITH MALTHOUSE THEATRE AWAITS. At Malthouse Theatre we collaborate with local and international artists to create inventive performances that cut to the core of the human experience. Theatre has the power to interrogate, disrupt and to be an agent of change—and we think it always should. At Malthouse Theatre, the work we produce explores the world personally, socially and politically. Based in a dedicated venue, The Coopers Malthouse in Melbourne, we are a home for live experiences that entertain and provoke a dialogue with and within audiences. Welcome to Malthouse Theatre. Join us in 2019 for an epic journey through an awe-inspiring year of theatre.

Page 42—43 SEASON ———2019 OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU.

GOVERNMENT

VENUE MAJOR

PROGRAM EDUCATION ACCOMMODATION WINE

CORPORATE

MEDIA INDUSTRY

TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

For partnership or donation enquiries, please call our Development Manager on (03) 9685 5162 or email [email protected]

Current as of 1 August 2018. #MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 OUR BOARD AND STAFF

Malthouse Theatre’s Board of Directors and Executive team gratefully acknowledge our founding patron, Carrillo Gantner AO. Along with Graeme Blundell and Garrie Hutchinson, Gantner formed the Hoopla Theatre Foundation in 1976, which transitioned into the Playbox Theatre Company in 1980. Your passion enables us to make the improbable, the inevitable.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fiona McGauchie (Chair), Michael Kantor (Deputy Chair), Debbie Dadon AM, Andrew Myer, Jan Owen AM, Sue Prestney, Pamela Rabe, Nick Schlieper, Kerri Turner & Mary Vallentine AO.

ARTISTIC & PROGRAMMING TICKETING & BOX OFFICE Head Carpenter / Artistic Director & CO-CEO / CRM & Ticketing Manager / David Craig Matthew Lutton Prue Sutherland Workshop Assistants / Executive Producer & CO-CEO / Box Office Manager / Elizabeth Whitton Sarah Neal Allie Stapleton Mitch O’Sullivan Resident Dramaturg / Box Office Team Leader / Scenic Artist / Mark Pritchard Fiona Wiseman Patrick Jones Director in Residence / Box Office Staff / VENUE Ming-Zhu Hii Abbey Barnes, Jacqui Bathman, Simon Braxton, Paul Buckley, Venue Manager / Resident Artist / Aaron Rowlands Declan Greene Esther Crowley, Bronya Doyle, Lachlan Hywood, Liz White Front of House & Events Manager / Producer / Anita Posterino Toby Sullivan DEVELOPMENT Front of House Manager / Producer / Development Manager / Leah Milburn-Clark Jason Tamiru Fiona Kelly Front of House Staff / Company Manager / Philanthropy Coordinator / Gianni Agostinoni, Ben Anderson, Marline Zaibak Belinda Locke Mitchell Brotz, Kate Calton, Georgia FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Cam, Jai Cameron, Ben Carollo, EDUCATION Finance Manager / Emma Corbett, Alice Dixon, Amy Mario Agostinoni Youth & Education Manager / Dowd, Sophia D’urso, Aly Loren, Vanessa O’Neill Sam Harrison, Mark Hoffman, Dirk Finance Administrator / Hoult, Ryan Jones, Kathryn Joy, Liz White PRODUCTION Tomas Kantor, Lara Kerestes, Hannah General Manager / Production Manager / McKittrick, Nicole McKenzie, Abi Annie Bourke David Miller Murray, Hayley Newman, Daniel Newell, Sanne Rodenstein, Mick Roe, MARKETING & Technical Manager / Baird McKenna Gretel Sharp, Dominic Simonelli, Lee COMMUNICATIONS Threadgold, Kenneth Waite Marketing & Communications Operations Manager / Dexter Varley Manager / MALTHOUSE MUTTS Caraline Douglas Production Coordinator / Stella, Polly, Tashie & Henry (the cat) Tia Clark Digital Marketing Coordinator / Alexia Jordan Head Technician (Lighting) / Malthouse Theatre would also Rob Ballingall like to acknowledge the ongoing Communications Coordinator / support of our volunteers. Alex Sadka Venue Head Mechanist / Ivan Smith Marketing Assistant / We acknowledge the Land Jacqui Bathman Theatre Technician / Nathanael Bristow and Songlines of the Boon Publicist / Wurrung and Wurundjeri TS Publicity Head of Wardrobe / Delia Spicer peoples of the Kulin Nation. Design / Hours After Wardrobe Assistant / Rebecca Dunn Workshop Manager / Goffredo Mameli

Page 44—45 SPECIAL THANKS TO

PRODUCING & PRESENTING PARTNERS Malthouse Theatre would like to extend thanks to the following UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME contributors to our Season 2019 brochure and launch: Aljin Abella, Adams Print, Kimberley Albert-Bailey, Andrea Black, Annie Bunting, Sarah Cooper, Tamera Crang, Elaine BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS Crombie, Linda Cropper, Zoey Dawson, Phil Einwick, Ash Flanders, Amy Goodhew, Hammy Goonan, Declan Greene, Mish Grigor, Nicola Gunn, Nicole Howard, Vas Katos, Lyndie Li Wan Po, Beata Mazur, Jess McGuire, Meow Meow, CLOUDSTREET Janice Muller, Fred Mayer, Marcus McKenzie, Zahra Newman, Michelle Newton, John Nigel, Marlene Olsson, Gavin Quinn, James Robertson, Rose Chong Costume Hire, Shane Soutar, Amanda Son, THE TEMPLE Michael Topple, Sheryl Tuck, TS Publicity, Steph West, Jim Yencken, Ursula Yovich, and our dedicated Malthouse Theatre staff for their assistance. MANAGING EDITOR / SOLARIS Caraline Douglas ART DIRECTION & DESIGN / Hours After, hoursafter.com.au PHOTOGRAPHY / Zan Wimberley MY DEARWORTHY DARLING ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY / Rehearsal photography / Pia Johnson; Underground Railroad Game / Cade Martin Photography; Barbara and the Camp Dogs / Daniel AUSTRALIAN REALNESS Boud; Apocalypse Meow / Magnus Hastings; Common Ground / Jeff Busby; Blackie Blackie Brown / Phoebe Powell; Event photography / Tim Grey, Charlie Kinross; Uncle Jack Charles / Jody Haines

COMMON GROUND BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN COPY / David J. Ling, Copy Transmission MARKETING & ADVERTISING / AKA, +61 3 8866 8335, aka-au.com

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 THEATRE FOR ALL

MALTHOUSE THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS WE OFFER.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AUSLAN INTERPRETED Wheelchair bookings are welcomed for all PERFORMANCES performances in The Coopers Malthouse UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME theatres. For more information please see Fri 1 Feb, 8pm our website malthousetheatre.com.au CLOUDSTREET To make a booking please contact the Wed 22 May, 10.30am Box Office. Please book as far in advance AUSTRALIAN REALNESS as possible so our Front of House team Sat 31 Aug, 1.30pm can make appropriate arrangements. AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES AD COMPANION CARD BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS The Companion Card has been developed (Tactile Tour only) Fri 15 Feb, 7.30pm by the Victorian Network on Recreation and Disability (VICNORD). It admits carers CLOUDSTREET to shows as complimentary guests. Holders Sat 25 May, 5pm of this card are welcome at all Malthouse WAKE IN FRIGHT Theatre mainstage season performances. Sun 7 Jul, 6pm

HEARING ASSISTANCE RELAXED PERFORMANCES Malthouse Theatre’s Hearing Assistance Relaxed Performances are for patrons System lets patrons with a hearing aid tune who prefer a more relaxed environment. into the frequency specific to the venue. Designed to welcome audience members For patrons without a hearing aid, we offer with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or headphones that work in a similar way. disabilities that create sensory sensitivity. These systems are available for all Lights and sounds will be adjusted, and the performances held at The Coopers doors will remain open to allow patrons Malthouse, in any of our theatres. to take a break. A Relaxed Performance If you intend to use the system, will be available for: please let our team know while booking THE TEMPLE or at the Box Office. Sat 11 May, 2pm

Dates and times subject to change. Visit malthousetheatre.com.au for more information. Individuals accessing these services are eligible for concession-priced tickets. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Page 46—47 OPENING HOURS

ALL OUTLETS IN THE COOPERS MALTHOUSE OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR SEASON PASS SUBSCRIBERS.

EAT AT THE MALTHOUSE SHOP AT THE COOPERS THEATRE CAFE MALTHOUSE Open 7 days from 8am, and Malthouse Theatre curates before all shows. Sink your a special selection of teeth into a meal. Discuss texts and merchandise to and digest the drama. commemorate your visit.

DRINK AT THE COOPERS BOX OFFICE HOURS MALTHOUSE BAR MON TUES TO SUN 9.30am – 5pm 5pm – late TUES TO FRI A well-stocked cellar and 9.30am – late your favourite beers on tap. SAT Your drink purchases help 10.30am – late fund the productions you SUN see on stage. Opens 1 hour prior to all performances HAPPY HOUR All operating days CONTACT US 5pm – 6.30pm 03 9685 5111 malthousetheatre.com.au

Subject to change.

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019

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CURATE YOUR OWN JOURNEY THROUGH A YEAR OF THEATRE, OR LET US GUIDE YOU. *AND ADD ON SOMETHING SPECIAL!

AUSTRALIAN STORIES POWERFUL WOMEN 1—CLOUDSTREET EXPERIENCE, 1—BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS OR PART 1 & 2 2—MY DEARWORTHY DARLING 2—AUSTRALIAN REALNESS 3—SOLARIS 3—WAKE IN FRIGHT 4—WAKE IN FRIGHT 4—BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS * BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN: * BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN: THE TRADITIONAL OWNER OF DEATH THE TRADITIONAL OWNER OF DEATH SCALE & SPECTACLE ADVENTURES IN 1—CLOUDSTREET EXPERIENCE, ANOTHER REALM OR PART 1 & 2 1—SOLARIS 2—SOLARIS 2—MY DEARWORTHY DARLING 3—BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS 3—THE TEMPLE 4—APOCALYPSE MEOW: 4—APOCALYPSE MEOW: CRISIS IS BORN CRISIS IS BORN * BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN: * COMMON GROUND THE TRADITIONAL OWNER OF DEATH

TAKE A JOURNEY WITH ME 1—UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME 2—THE TEMPLE 3—MY DEARWORTHY DARLING 4—WAKE IN FRIGHT * COMMON GROUND

Page 50—51 KEY DATES

SEASON PASSES GIVE YOU ACCESS 3 SEP TO THE BEST TICKET PRICES. NOTE THESE IMPORTANT DATES Season Passes go on IN YOUR DIARY sale. Exclusive Season Pass subscriber booking TO BEGIN YOUR period opens. 2019 JOURNEY WITH MALTHOUSE THEATRE. BOOK EARLY FOR THE 11 NOV BEST RATES.

Exclusive subscriber booking period ends. 12 NOV

Single tickets go on sale to the public. 30 JAN

Premiere of our first show of Season 2019. Your year of theatre begins.

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 2019 CALENDAR

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME

30 JANUARY – 17 FEBRUARY

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

30/ 7pm P 31 / 8pm O

1/ 8pm 2/ 2pm & 8pm 3/ 6pm

5/ 7pm TTT 6/ 7pm 7/ 8pm 8/ 8pm 9/ 2pm & 8pm 10/ 6pm

16/ 2pm MMM 12/ 7pm 13/ 7pm 14/ 8pm 15/ 8pm 17/ 2pm & 8pm

BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS

7 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

7/ 7.30pm P 8/ 7.30pm O 9/ 7.30pm

12/ 6.30pm TTT 13/ 6.30pm 14/ 7.30pm 15/ 7.30pm 16/ 7.30pm 17/ 5pm

23/ 1.30pm & 19/ 6.30pm 20/ 6.30pm 21/ 7.30pm 22/ 7.30pm 24/ 5pm 7.30pm

26/ 6.30pm 27/ 6.30pm 28/ 7.30pm

2/ 1.30pm & 1/ 7.30pm 3/ 5pm 7.30pm

SPECIAL EVENT: COMMON GROUND 13 – 17 MARCH

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

13/ 6.30pm P 14/ 7.30pm O 15/ 7.30pm 16/ 7.30pm 17/ 5pm

P / Preview O / Opening TTT / Time To Talk MMM / Monash Meets Malthouse RP / Relaxed Performance E / Education Show

Tactile tour only Auslan AD Audio Description

Dates, times and performances subject to change. Please see our website for up-to-date details.

Page 52—53 2019 CALENDAR

THE TEMPLE

3 – 19 MAY

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

3/ 8pm P 4/ 8pm P

11/ 2pm RP 6/ 7pm P 7/ 7pm P 8/ 8pm O 9/ 8pm 10/ 8pm & 8pm

14/ 7pm TTT 15/ 7pm 16/ 8pm 17/ 8pm 18/ 2pm & 8pm 19/ 6pm

CLOUDSTREET

6 MAY – 16 JUNE

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

6/ 6.30pm P 7/ 6.30pm P 8/ 6.30pm P 9/ 7.30pm P 10/ 7.30pm P 11/ 5pm O Part 1 Part 2 Exp Part 1 Part 2 Exp

14/ 10.30am E 15/ 10.30am E 16/ 7.30pm 17/ 7.30pm 18/ 5pm 19/ 2.30pm Exp Exp Part 1 Part 2 Exp Exp

21/ 10.30am E 22/ 10.30am E 23/ 7.30pm 24/ 7.30pm 25/ 5pm 26/ 2.30pm Exp Exp Part 1 Part 2 Exp AD Exp

28/ 10.30am E 29/ 10.30am E 30/ 7.30pm 31/ 7.30pm Exp Exp Part 1 Part 2

1/ 5pm 2/ 2.30pm Exp Exp

4/ 10.30am E 5/ 10.30am E 6/ 7.30pm 7/ 7.30pm 8/ 5pm 9/ 2.30pm Exp Exp Part 1 Part 2 Exp Exp

13/ 7.30pm 14/ 7.30pm 15/ 5pm 16/ 2.30pm Part 1 Part 2 Exp Exp

Part 1 / Acts 1 & 2 Part 2 / Acts 3 & 4 Exp / Cloudstreet Experience

Dates, times and performances subject to change. Please see our website for up-to-date details.

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 2019 CALENDAR

WAKE IN FRIGHT

21 JUNE – 14 JULY

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

21/ 8pm P 22/ 8pm P

24 / 7pm P 25/ 7pm P 26/ 8pm O 27/ 8pm 28/ 8pm 29/ 2pm & 8pm

2/ 7pm TTT 3/ 7pm 4/ 8pm 5/ 8pm 6/ 2pm & 8pm 7/ 6pm AD

13/ 2pm MMM 9/ 7pm 10/ 7pm 11/ 8pm 12/ 8pm 14/ 6pm & 8pm

SOLARIS

28 JUNE – 21 JULY

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

28/ 7.30pm P 29/ 7.30pm P

6/ 1.30pm & 1/ 6.30pm P 2/ 6.30pm P 3/ 7.30pm O 4/ 7.30pm 5/ 7.30pm 7.30pm

13/ 1.30pm & 9/ 6.30pm TTT 10/ 6.30pm 11/ 7.30pm 12/ 7.30pm 14/ 5pm 7.30pm

20/ 1.30pm & 16/ 6.30pm 17/ 6.30pm 18/ 7.30pm 19/ 7.30pm 21/ 5pm 7.30pm

MY DEARWORTHY DARLING

2 – 18 AUGUST

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

2/ 8pm P 3/ 8pm P

5/ 7pm P 6/ 7pm P 7/ 8pm O 8/ 8pm 9/ 8pm 10/ 2pm & 8pm

17/ 2pm MMM 13/ 7pm TTT 14/ 7pm 15/ 8pm 16/ 8pm 18/ 6pm & 8pm

P / Preview O / Opening TTT / Time To Talk MMM / Monash Meets Malthouse RP / Relaxed Performance E / Education Show

Tactile tour only Auslan AD Audio Description

Dates, times and performances subject to change. Please see our website for up-to-date details.

Page 54—55 2019 CALENDAR

AUSTRALIAN REALNESS

16 AUGUST – 8 SEPTEMBER

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

16/ 7.30pm P 17/ 7.30pm P

24/ 1.30pm 19/ 6.30pm P 20/ 6.30pm P 21/ 7.30pm O 22/ 7.30pm 23/ 7.30pm & 7.30pm

31/ 1.30pm 27/ 6.30pm TTT 28/ 6.30pm 29/ 7.30pm 30/ 7.30pm & 7.30pm

1/ 5pm

7/ 1.30pm MMM 3/ 6.30pm 4/ 6.30pm 5/ 7.30pm 6/ 7.30pm 8/ 5pm & 7.30pm

SPECIAL EVENT: BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN

29 AUGUST – 8 SEPTEMBER

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

29/ 8pm P 30/ 8pm O 31/ 8pm

3/ 7pm 4/ 7pm 5/ 8pm 6/ 8pm 7/ 2pm & 8pm 8/ 6pm

APOCALYPSE MEOW: CRISIS IS BORN

7 – 24 NOVEMBER

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

7/ 7.30pm P 8/ 7.30pm O 9/ 7.30pm

12/ 6.30pm TTT 13/ 6.30pm 14/ 7.30pm 15/ 7.30pm 16/ 7.30pm 17/ 5pm

19/ 6.30pm 20/ 6.30pm 21/ 7.30pm 22/ 7.30pm 23/ 7.30pm 24/ 5pm

#MALTHOUSE2019 SEASON ———2019 SEASON PASS PRICES SEASON PASS PRICES Prices current at the time of printing. Single ticket prices are subject to change. Season Pass subscription prices give you access to the best discounts any time.

FIXED SEASON PASSES ~ Standard Senior^ Concession Under 30/Student ** Full Season Pass All mainstage shows including $495 $459 $395 $300 Cloudstreet Experience (with meal package) Full Season Pass All mainstage shows including $490 $455 $390 $300 Cloudstreet Part 1 & 2 Opening Night Pass* $855 $819 $810 — All mainstage shows plus the after-party!

SEASON PASS (BUILD YOUR OWN) Select four or more productions from Season 2019. Prices below represent the per ticket price.

~ Standard Senior^ Concession Under 30/Student ** Cloudstreet Experience $119 $109 $89 $89 (with meal package) Cloudstreet Part 1 & Part 2 $55 $50 $40 $30 In-season and preview performances $55 $50 $40 $30 All other mainstage productions

SEASON PASS ADD ONS: SPECIAL EVENTS ~ Standard Senior^ Concession Under 30/Student ** Common Ground $39 $34 $30 $27 Blackie Blackie Brown: $55 $50 $40 $30 The Traditional Owner of Death Time To Talk Free to all ticket buyers present at the performance Post-show discussions on the day of the Time To Talk event. Monash Meets Malthouse Free to all Season Pass subscribers. Post-show discussions

*Limited Opening Night Passes available. Book early to secure yours. ^Any Australian State issued Seniors card holders ~Concession card holders and groups of eight or more **Must be 30 years old or under, or a full-time student at the time of transaction.

Page 56—57 BOOKING FORM Subscribe to a Season Pass by choosing four or more productions and follow these easy steps, or visit malthousetheatre.com.au to book online.

STEP 1 Complete your details and those of your accompanying subscriber(s) STEP 2 Choose your productions, times, number of tickets and calculate the cost STEP 3 Indicate your seating preference STEP 4 Nominate your payment details STEP 5 Submit your booking

STEP 1 / SUBSCRIBER DETAILS PRIMARY SUBSCRIBER:

Have you previously subscribed? YES NO Subscriber number First name Surname Address Suburb Postcode Telephone (Home) (Mobile) Email D.O.B. Concession type Card number Under 30s provide proof of age. Students provide proof of full-time enrolment. Senior or concession card number must be provided.

Would you like to be on the mailing list? POST EMAIL Provide your email address to receive notifications about Subscriber benefits and special offers throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBER: Provide your additional subscribers' details to ensure they receive a Subscriber card and have access to Subscriber benefits all year round. 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. If you wish to be seated with friends, please submit your forms together, highlighting the primary Subscriber.

Have you previously subscribed? YES NO Subscriber number First name Surname Address Suburb Postcode Telephone (Home) (Mobile) Email D.O.B. 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 Provide your email address to receive notifications about Subscriber benefits and special offers throughout the year. STEP 2 / SUBSCRIBE Please choose your selected pass, productions, number of tickets and calculate. SEASON PASSES: Select your package and then nominate your preferred dates & times in the table below. Or make the most of our Flexi date option, and choose your dates & times later (for eligible performances only). FIXED SEASON PASSES:

STANDARD SENIOR CONCESSION U 30 / STUDENT TOTAL $ FULL SEASON PASS (WITH CLOUDSTREET EXPERIENCE) x $495 x $459 x $395 x $300 Enter the number of passes to the right, and ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ nominate your dates or the Flexi option for 31.7% 32% 22.7% 20.8% eligible performances in the table below.

FULL SEASON PASS (WITH CLOUDSTREET PARTS 1 & 2) x $490 x $455 x $390 x $300 Enter the number of passes to the right, and ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ nominate your dates or the Flexi option for 30.1% 25.5% 18.9% 14% eligible performances in the table below.

OPENING NIGHT PASS All shows plus the after-party! Enter the number x $855 x $819 x $810 — of packages to the right. Limited availability. ◊ Percentage discounts represent savings off single ticket prices. Subject to change.

BUILD YOUR OWN SEASON PASS: Select four or more shows. Tick the box for the Flexi date option or enter the dates & times of your choice. FLEXI DAY/DATE/ PRODUCTION DATE TIME TICKET TYPE QTY $ TOTAL $ Standard $55 UNDERGROUND Senior $50

RAILROAD GAME Concession $40 30 JAN – 17 FEB Under 30/Student $30 BARBARA AND THE Standard $55 CAMP DOGS Senior $50 7 FEB – 3 MAR Please nominate if you would like to request Concession $40 On Stage seating in Step 3. Flexi date option is not available for On Stage seating requests. Under 30/Student $30

CLOUDSTREET Standard $119 EXPERIENCE Senior $109 6 MAY – 16 JUN Flexi date not Bookings for this performance include available Concession $89 a meal package. Please nominate your dietary preference in Step 3. Under 30/Student $89 Standard $55 CLOUDSTREET / PART 1 Flexi date not Senior $50 6 MAY – 16 JUN available Concession $40 Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 CLOUDSTREET / PART 2 Flexi date not Senior $50 6 MAY – 16 JUN available Concession $40 Under 30/Student $30 FLEXI PRODUCTION DAY/DATE/TIME TICKET TYPE QTY $ TOTAL $ DATE Standard $55 THE TEMPLE Senior $50 3 – 19 MAY Concession $40 Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 WAKE IN FRIGHT Senior $50 21 JUN – 14 JUL Concession $40 Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 SOLARIS Senior $50 28 JUN – 21 JUL Concession $40 Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 MY DEARWORTHY Senior $50 DARLING Concession $40 2 – 18 AUG Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 AUSTRALIAN Senior $50 REALNESS Concession $40 16 AUG – 8 SEP Under 30/Student $30 Standard $55 APOCALYPSE MEOW: Senior $50 CRISIS IS BORN Concession $40 7 – 24 NOV Under 30/Student $30

ADD A LITTLE EXTRA TO YOUR 2019 EXPERIENCE: Add a special event to your Season Pass before tickets open to the public. SPECIAL EVENTS DAY/DATE/TIME TICKET TYPE QTY $ TOTAL $ Standard $39 COMMON GROUND Senior $34 13 – 17 MAR Concession $30 Under 30/Student $27 Standard $55 BLACKIE BLACKIE BROWN: THE TRADITIONAL OWNER Senior $50 OF DEATH Concession $40 29 AUG – 8 SEP Under 30/Student $30 TOTAL FOR TICKETS $

MAKE A DONATION: Help create the theatre you love by rounding up your Season Pass with a donation. Your gift will allow our artists the freedom to define a new kind of Australian theatre.

DONATE $250 DONATE $100 DONATE $50 DONATE OTHER AMOUNT $

Donate $250 or more and become a Malthouse Muse. Program details on page 40. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

DONATION $ ROUND UP SUBSCRIPTION TO $ STEP 3 / SEATING PREFERENCES Please indicate your preferred seating:

FRONT ROW AS CENTRAL AS POSSIBLE ON AN AISLE NO STAIRS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE If other, please describe:

Would you like to select On Stage seating for Barbara and the Camp Dogs? YES NO (Please note that these seats are not wheelchair accessible)

Do you require any Access services? AUSLAN INTERPRETATION AUDIO DESCRIPTION HEARING ASSISTANCE Auslan Interpretation and Audio Description are offered for specific performances, please visitmalthousetheatre.com.au or see the calendar on page 52.

CLOUDSTREET EXPERIENCE DIETARY PREFERENCES: Please nominate your preferred dietary request. We will confirm closer to the date of the performance: VEGETARIAN VEGAN MEAT

STEP 4 / PAYMENT DETAILS SEASON PASS + SPECIAL EVENTS + DONATION $ PAYMENT METHOD CHEQUE (payable to Malthouse Theatre) CREDIT CARD CREDIT CARD BY INSTALMENT* *If instalment payment plan is selected, a $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 29 March 2019.

CREDIT CARD DETAILS AMEX MASTERCARD VISA Card number Card expiry CCV Name on card Signature

STEP 5 / SUBMIT YOUR BOOKING

MAIL IN PERSON EMAIL The Coopers Malthouse The Coopers Malthouse Malthouse Theatre Season Pass Box Office 113 Sturt Street [email protected] Reply Paid 83144 Southbank VIC 3006 Southbank VIC 3006 (No Stamp Required)

If you wish to sit with friends please submit your forms together. Please allow at least two weeks for processing and delivery.

If you require assistance, please contact The Coopers Malthouse Box Office on03 9685 5111 before 6pm, or contact us any time on [email protected] opening hours see page 70. FLINDERS ST 113 STURT ST, SOUTHBANKSTATION

FLINDERS ST STATION

N SOUTHBANK P NGV BLVD P

ST KILDA VCA STOP NO.17

POWER RD

STURT ST

ST DODDS ST

STOP ST NO.18 GRANT

BOTANIC GARDENS

WELLS ST

PLEASE CONSULT PTV’S JOURNEY PLANNER AS THERE ARE PLANNED WORKS THROUGHOUT SOUTHBANK IN 2019.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT PARKING OPTIONS ON A TRAM (A): Malthouse Theatre Season Pass subscribers get The #1 South Melbourne tram goes a 15% discount on the Valet Parking Service at right past our door. Hop off at stop 18. Arts Centre Melbourne’s Car Park. From there, ON A TRAM (B): it’s a five minute walk along either Sturt Street Any St Kilda Road tram—hop off or Dodds Street. Book in advance (online or in at Grant Street/Police Memorial, stop 17 person) for an additional 10% discount. and walk three minutes. Limited street parking is available in ON A TRAIN: surrounding streets. Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s BOX OFFICE HOURS sparkling Arts Precinct. MON 9.30am–5pm TUES TO FRI 9.30am–late CYCLING SAT 10.30am–late Secure your bike to one of the many Opens 1 hour prior to all performances racks outside the foyer. SUN Box Office hours subject to change. Please see our website for up-to-date information. malthousetheatre.com.au SEASON ———2019

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