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Three people in character dressed as Groucho Marx, James Joyce and a young woman.
17 – 21 Jun

Between The Lines: The James Joyce / Groucho Marx Letters

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Now in their 32nd year of celebrating this much-loved worldwide event, Bloomsday in Melbourne proudly bring their latest season to fortyfivedownstairs.

A young scholar makes the discovery of the century – letters between James Joyce and comedy legend Groucho Marx – and believes she has secured her legacy. But in the cut-throat Joyce Industry, credit rarely goes to a woman.

A razor-sharp, wryly witty literary mystery that follows her descent into a patriarchal web of ego and academic theft, Between The Lines invites audiences on a heady journey as her groundbreaking discovery is hijacked by the very mentor she trusted to protect it.

Packed with intellectual gymnastics and dramatic reversals, this electric new Bloomsday offering asks, 'Who gets to own history?'.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 17 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thu 18 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri 19 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 20 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sun 21 Jun
  • 3.30pm - 5pm 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Location

fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $35 to $48

Adult / general $48
Student / concession $39
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