theatre works presents
by andrew bovell
Things I Know To Be True
19 APRIL - 4 MAY | THEATRE WORKS
Things I Know To Be True
VENUE
by andrew bovell
Bob and Fran have worked for thirty years to build a home and to raise a family. Now that the children have grown and moved out, it’s their time to sit back and smell the roses. But as each season passes over the course of a year, each of their four children return to reveal a shattering truth that causes them to question the very foundations on which their family is built.
Featuring renowned screen and stage actor Belinda McClory, and directed by award-winning director Kitan Petkovski, THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE is about loving too much, not loving enough and trying to find the right place in between.
Soon to be seen as a six part TV series starring Nicole Kidman, Theatre Works is proud to bring this remarkable play to Melbourne audiences.
“An unforgettable image of tenderness and compassion.” – The Sydney Morning Herald
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
2 hours 20 Minutes (including 20 min. interval)
WARNINGS
Coarse language, verbal and physical violence, some nudity, haze and the use of herbal cigarettes.
Casting disclaimer: Trans community are advised that this production features a non-binary performer in the role of an AMAB binary trans character, and a transgender performer playing a cis character. This casting was done in consultation with community. Please direct any questions or feedback to connect@bayleyturner.com
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
DATES + TIMES
Friday 19th April - 7:30pm (preview)
Saturday 20th April - 7:30pm (preview)
Tuesday 23 April - 7:30pm (opening night)
Wednesday 24 April - 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Thursday 25 April - 7:30pm
Friday 26 April - 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 27 April - 7:30pm
Tuesday 30 April - 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday 1 May - 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Thursday 2 May - 7:30pm
Friday 3 May - 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 4 May - 7:30pm
Theatre Works has a lockout policy for latecomers. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you don't miss out.
Refunds will not be issued to latecomers.
TICKETS
FULL PRICE
$50.00
CONCESSION*
$42.00
PREVIEW
$28.00
20 at $20**
$20.00
MOB TIX
$20.00
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
**Limited to 20 tickets per performance
Shows in this stream are produced and presented by Theatre Works in-house, lead by artists who are either on staff and/or alumni of our professional development programs.
CREDITS
WRITTEN BY
Andrew Bovell
DIRECTED BY
Kitan Petkovski
SET AND COSTUMES DESIGN BY
Bethany J Fellows
COMPOSITION AND SOUND DESIGN BY
Ian Moorhead
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
Aron Murray
CAST
Belinda McClory, Ben Grant, Brigid Gallacher, Tomáš Kantor, Joss McClelland and Eva Rees
PRODUCTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT BY
Tiah Bullock
INTIMACY AND INCLUSION CONSULTANT
Bayley Turner
SOUND OPERATOR
Daniel Gigliotti
ASSOCIATE SOUND OPERATOR
Rachel Stone
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
Lyndall Grant
PUBLICITY BY
Cameron Lukey
PRODUCED BY
Theatre Works
MEET THE ARTIST -
Andrew Bovell
Andrew Bovell writes for the stage and screen. His most recent play Song of First Desire, premiered at Teatro La Abadia, Madrid (2023). Other plays include Anthem (Co-writer 2019), Things I know to be True (2016), The Secret River (adapted from the novel by Kate Grenville 2013) When the Rain Stops Falling (2008) and Holy Day (2001), Who’s Afraid of the Working Class (1999) and Speaking in Tongues (1996) on which his award-winning film, Lantana (2001) is based.
