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by peter cook
Breaking the Castle
15 - 19 JULY | THEATRE WORKS
by peter cook
After five-star seasons in Edinburgh and Off-West End in London, Breaking The Castle returns to Australia.
Described as “the most significant theatre production audiences may ever experience”, it follows the story of David, a struggling actor whose life is a chaotic blend of substance abuse, Shakespearean soliloquies, failed auditions and debilitating mental health. David takes himself to the brink, until an unlikely lifeline offers hope in the mountains of South-East Asia.
A genuine work of empathy, Breaking The Castle is an extraordinary, often hilarious, true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit.
VENUE
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
85 minutes
WARNINGS
Coarse language, simulated drug use, portrayal of mental illness, adult themes.
Recommended for ages 15+
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
“...this one-man production may be the most significant theatre production that audiences are ever likely to experience.” – City Hub, Sydney
DATES + TIMES
Tuesday 15 July 7:30pm
Wednesday 16 July 7:30pm
Thursday 17 July 7:30pm
Friday 18 July 7:30pm
Saturday 19 July 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
$48.00
CONCESSION*
$38.00
PREVIEW
$30.00
RUSH TIX**
$25.00
MOB TIX
$25.00
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
**Limited to 20 tickets per performance
Shows in the WITH THEATRE WORKS stream align strongly our values and missions - these works we co-produce and co-present with independent artists and/or companies. Projects within this stream receive significant producing, marketing, PR and production support in addition to free use of the venue and a generous box office split.
CREDITS
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY
Peter Cook
DIRECTOR
Bridget Boyle
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Ben Hughes
SOUND DESIGNER
Kimmo Vennonen
SET DESIGNER
Raymond Milner
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