theatre works and feet first collective present
by james gaddas
Shadow Boxing
14 - 24 MAY | EXPLOSIVES FACTORY
by james gaddas
FREEDOM COULD BE ONE PUNCH AWAY…
“We can’t be seen to cry, to feel, to love. Be loved.”
Meet Flynn: He’s strong, he’s a boxer, and… gay? As if living in the shadow of his father’s failed boxing career wasn’t tough enough, he’s then cruelly outed. This edgy, impactful work will thrill you with its tour de force physicality. It challenges us to confront what drives men to violence. Enter the ring and join Flynn for his ultimate battle. Self-acceptance hits hard.
Shadow Boxing dives deep into Flynn’s experience and the raw, gritty world of masculinity. Performer Samuel Addison takes us on a visceral and emotional roller coaster ride that will leave you breathless.
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TEACHER WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY 20TH MAY FROM 5:00pm - 6:30pm. WORKSHOP TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH EVENTBRITE.
VENUE
Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
DURATION
55 Minutes
WARNINGS
(15+) Strong language, sexual references, adult themes, simulated images / depictions of violence and sexual acts.
ACCESSIBILITY
Explosives Factory is accessed via a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
“Shadow Boxing is gripping from beginning to end. I was struck by the sheer physicality of Addison’s performance.” (OUT in Perth)
“Addison is a phenomenal performer …a compelling performance by an actor at the top of his game.” (Fourth Wall Media)
“… a raw, vivid and exciting piece of theatre.” (ArtsHub)
DATES + TIMES
Wednesday 14 May - 7:30pm (Preview)
Thursday 15 May - 7.30pm (Opening Night)
Friday 16 May - 7:30pm
Saturday 17 May - 7:30pm
Tuesday 20 May - 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 May - 7:30pm
Thursday 22 May - 7.30pm
Friday 23 May - 7:30pm
Saturday 24 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
$48.00
CONCESSION*
$38.00
PREVIEW
$28.00
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
FEATURING
Samuel Addison as Flynn
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / MOVEMENT COACH
Teresa Izzard
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Samuel Addison
DRAMATURG / VOCAL PERFORMANCE COACH / LGBTQIA+ ADVISOR
Donald Woodburn
COMPOSITION / SOUND DESIGN
Bec Price
LIGHTING DESIGN
Christian Lovelady
PUBLICIST
Tracy Routledge
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Amber Kitney
PRODUCING MENTOR
Neil Gooding
Thanks to Jack Becker MMA, James Blair and the team at Endorphin Boxing.
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