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Two people in a hospital corridor, looking scared.
29 Sep – 5 Oct

Elephant Rope

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

A new theatrical work written by Richard Mealey (My Failed Career, FryPan), a frightening allegory of conditioning and control.

When Jeph (Mealey) wakes up in the hospital, he finds himself confronted by Doctor Sidney (Sass Pinci, Dark Arcadia, FryPan) forcing him to face his greatest insecurities; but the deeper they go, the tighter Jeph feels the pull of the rope.

Elephant Rope is a horror comedy exposing uncomfortable truths, the trappings of depression, and the brutal reality of getting better.

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Date Times
Mon 29 Sep
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Tue 30 Sep
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Wed 1 Oct
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 9.50pm - 10.50pm 9:50pm - 10:50pm

Location

The Motley Bauhaus
118 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $10 to $26

Adult / general $26
Senior $22
Student / concession $18
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0472 508 201
  • email address: elephantropeplay@gmail.com
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Accessibility

  • Assisted listening
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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