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15 – 19 Sep

Soapboxed

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Three veteran actors, fired from a fading Australian soap opera, discover malevolent forces at play. They want to fight, for themselves and their industry. But why are they feeling so overwhelmed? Why is it getting so hot? And who keeps turning out the lights?

Riotously funny and deeply moving, Soapboxed is a soap opera trapped in a reality show made for the theatre about the future of humanity in a world designed by the broligarchy. Expect laughter, tears, romance, a race against the clock … and the occasional blackout (just like the best soaps).

Part of La Mama Hope Punk Climate Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 15 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed 16 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thu 17 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri 18 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 19 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

La Mama Courthouse
349 Drummond St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $15 to $35

Adult / general $35
Student / concession $25
Book online for Soapboxed

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9347 6948
  • email address: info@lamama.com.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access

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

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