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…
Meet Flynn: a strong, rugged boxer whose world is shattered when he realises he is gay and is then brutally outed. Stripped of his dignity, Flynn fights back. ‘Shadow Boxing‘ by James Gaddas is a challenging solo work that explores identity; through examining masculinity, violence, sexuality and vulnerability. In a minimalistic boxing setting performer Samuel Addison embodies 15 characters, as Flynn shares his story. ‘Shadow Boxing’ dives deep into the raw, gritty world of masculinity. It challenges us to confront what drives men to violence and addresses their emotional turmoil. Flynn’s battle for self-acceptance hits hard, reflecting the struggles of any man dealing with modern masculinity.
With staggering male suicide rates and gender-based violence on the rise, ‘Shadow Boxing’ is a catalyst for crucial conversations about identity, respect, and change. This edgy, impactful work has been thrilling audiences with its tour de force physicality. Ultimately empowering, ‘Shadow Boxing’ is a visceral, emotional and intellectual roller coaster ride that leaves audiences breathless.
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.
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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