Cruel Britannia: After Frankenstein
Melbourne's own critically acclaimed writer and performer, Kristen Smyth (The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven) presents the Australian-premiere of her debut solo theatre show.
Set primarily in 1980s London, Captain Walton is navigating a society in flux. She/he has been in a far off world where there are bigots and racists and politicians who tell lies to your face and papers that say we've never had it so good and cost of living - well inflation is running at 21.8 per cent - but you are going to walk down this English suburban street and oh, there are skinheads coming and yes, you are wearing a dress.
Director Cohan leads a team of majority transgender and non-binary creatives to bring Smyth's hauntingly poetic text to life.
Set against the backdrop of 1980s club culture and hooliganism, Smyth offers a gritty, powerful, and revolutionary retelling of Frankenstein which questions who we call monsters and who we don't.
Score $29 tickets to see this reimagining of Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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Location
The Show Room
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004
Price and bookings
From $39 to $49
Adult / general $49 |
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