DANCE NATION is in its final two weeks of performances after a completely sold out weekend! Book now to see Clare Barron’s “joyous, enlivening, life-affirming fireball” (The Australian) before it closes on April 14. Presented as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, don’t miss this “fun and very funny play with something important to say” (Australian Stage).While DANCE NATION has audiences laughing in their seats, the WAKEY, WAKEY team are busily rehearsing Will Eno’s latest work. Red Stitch is delighted to bring this play to Australian audiences for the first time and thrilled to be working with director David Myles to do so. Secure your tickets now and come ready to engage, think, feel and eat as ensemble member Justin Hosking and guest actor Nicole Nabout lead you through a celebration and a meditation on life.
An Auslan interpreted performance will be offered for WAKEY, WAKEY on Saturday, May 11 at 3pm. Red Stitch has partnered with Auslan Stage Left and interpreter Linda D’Ornay for this show. Please contact the box office if you have any questions regarding bookings for this date.
Here’s a look inside WAKEY, WAKEY rehearsals…
Ensemble member Justin Hosking as Guy
Nicole Nabout as Lisa
David Myles Directs
Images by Dushan Philips
Last chance to see DANCE NATION
“This labile comedy pressed my giggle button early and often…because it plays with such glee and melancholy insight on the strange cusp between childhood and adolescence” – The Age