theatre works and frenzy theatre co present
by ryan henry
Spark
21 - 25 JANUARY | THEATRE WORKS
by ryan henry
Step into a captivating exploration of love and technology’s intricate dance. A sequel to the acclaimed CULT showcased in 2023 at Midsumma Festival and Melbourne Fringe, Ryan Henry’s SPARK offers up another cautionary tale; the spectacle of aligning a gay man’s experience along the narrow road of “love at first sight.” In a world where information and connection is readily available at the swipe of your fingers, are you able to digest it fast enough? Are you too picky? Will you suffer from digital neglect? Join Simon on his quest through the smartphone screen and see if he will survive the hilarity, the devastation and the Camp of it all before time runs out (anyone have a charger he could borrow?).
SPARK promises a night of entertainment and self-reflection in equal measure. You won’t know whether to laugh or question everything they know about love by the time the screen goes black.
VENUE
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
65 minutes
WARNINGS
Themes of a sexual nature, strong language, strobe lights, loud or sudden noises
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
“ Henry is a master at manipulating comedy ” - Australian Art’s Review (CULT)
" An unsettling and darkly funny extravaganza and theatre lovers will be impressed by the scale of the artists' ambition " - The Age (PIPER)
" bursting with ideas and wildly original " - Stage Whispers (TRiCi)
“ One of the shows best moments is a sudden explosion of queer erotica ” – The Age (Motherlod_^e)
DATES + TIMES
Tuesday 21 January 9:00pm
Wednesday 22 January 9:00pm
Thursday 23 January 9:00pm
Friday 24 January 9:00pm
Saturday 25 January 9:00pm
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
$35.00
CONCESSION*
$30.00
PREVIEW
N/A
RUSH TIX**
$25.00
MOB TIX
$25.00
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
**Limited to 20 tickets per performance
Theatre Works has been long established as the south-side festival hub in Melbourne.
Theatre Works’ MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL HUB will be buzzing with 6 ground-breaking shows. A truly queer program that embraces and celebrates the whole rainbow community.
CREDITS
WRITTEN BY
Ryan Henry
DIRECTED BY
Belle Hansen
DRAMATURG
Cassidy Dunn
CHOREOGRAPHY BY
Eliza Grundy
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Sidney Younger
OPERATOR
Jade Hibbert
CAST
SIMON - Ryan Henry (he/him)
IRIS - Cassidy Dunn (she/her)
PETER - Joshua Gordon (he/him)
TOM - Rupert Bevan (he/they)
LEO - Ozzy Breen-Carr (he/him)
BARTY - Ryan Haran (he/him)
ENSEMBLE - Ella Le Fournour (she/her)
ENSEMBLE - Nelana Ferguson (she/her)
ENSEMBLE - Jessica Demasi (she/her)
ENSEMBLE / SWING - Bek Schilling (they/them)
MEET THE ARTIST -
Frenzy Theatre Co
Frenzy Theatre Co is an independent organisation with a focus on creating opportunities for early career artists to create professional standard work. The company has worked with hundreds of early career artists since it was established in 2020 through developments and residency programs and new works. Frenzy’s work is pop culture-based, and grounded in its commitment to dynamic physical theatre, ensemble devising and maximalism.
