West Gate
Award-winning director Iain Sinclair (A View from the Bridge) returns to Melbourne Theatre Company to helm this haunting and compassionate new work by Dennis McIntosh – a powerful retelling of a defining moment in Australian history. Starring screen veterans Steve Bastoni (The Matrix Reloaded), Daniela Farinacci (Lantana), Lachy Hulme (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and Darcy Kent (New Gold Mountain).
On 15 October 1970, dozens of workers were mid-construction on Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge when it collapsed in what is still Australia’s deadliest industrial accident. Thirty-five men were killed as countless more workers and families were left forever changed.
Young Scrapper is a mouthy labourer born into the construction union. When he’s teamed up with veteran welder Vittorio, his attitude starts to improve. But as disquiet mounts about working conditions and questionable safety measures, their lives are put on the line.
When the structure comes crashing down, who will take the fall?
Enjoy piano bar cocktail hour before the show, with live music and a free drink, from 6.30pm.
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Location 
The Sumner
Southbank Theatre
140 Southbank Blvd
3006
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