It’s a defining moment in history. Like the Russian Revolution or the world wars. Great plays will be written about this; mark my words.
And you think they’ll be about the upper middle class reading novels in a North Coast holiday house?
Maybe as a satire?
As the first lockdown of March 2020 hits Australia, Irene Nicholson, a beloved icon of the Australian stage, takes her son and new boyfriend to her family’s property along the Bellingen river. But as beautiful as their own quarantine appears on the outside it soon devolves into a crushing routine of bad postmodern backyard theatre, love triangles and the usual middle class malaise. As tensions mount within their little bubble; Irene’s family, her profession and the country will be changed forever.
Celebrating KXT’s 10-Year Anniversary, Montague Basement returns with a poignant and hilarious new adaptation of Chekhov’s most beloved play, written by Saro Lusty-Cavallari. Set against the backdrop of the recent Covid years, this bold reimagination is an urgent reflection on Australian theatre, and a rallying cry for its future.
Director Saro Lusty-Cavallari
with Talia Benatar, Kath Gordon, Jason Jefferies, Deborah Jones, Saro Lepejian, Tim McGarry, Brendan Miles, Shan-Ree Tan, Alexandra Travers
presented by Montague Basement
Writer and Director Saro Lusty-Cavallari; Set and Costume Designer Kate Beere; Lighting and Video Designer Aron Murray; Stage Manager Jemima Owen; Intimacy Consultant Madelaine Osborn; Producer and Dramaturg Bridget Haberecht; Associate Producer Jason Jefferies
This play contains coarse language, adult themes, and references to suicide.
This season is playing at KXT on Broadway || 181 Broadway, Ultimo
the KXT on BROADWAY theatre and foyer is wheelchair accessible - please get in touch before the show so we can meet your access requirements in the most comfortable way for you (mob) 0431 426 226
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