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28 Apr – 3 May

The Mermaid Sings

The Mermaid Sings stages Charmian Clift's life as a three-way battle between her public image, her inner self, and her older knowing voice – asking what it costs a woman to live brilliantly, love fiercely and never feel enough.

Date	Times
Tue 28 Apr	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed 29 Apr	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 30 Apr	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 1 May	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 2 May	7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 3 May	5:00pm - 6:00pm

Adult / general $35
Senior $28
Student / concession $28

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