Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play from the celebrated creator of Amadeus
An explosive play that took critics and audiences by storm and became a world-wide sensation upon its release, Equus is Peter Shaffer's exploration of the way modern society has destroyed our ability to feel passion. Alan Strang is a disturbed youth whose dangerous obsession with horses leads him to commit an unspeakable act of violence. As psychiatrist Martin Dysart struggles to understand the motivation for Alan's b...
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play from the celebrated creator of Amadeus
An explosive play that took critics and audiences by storm and became a world-wide sensation upon its release, Equus is Peter Shaffer's exploration of the way modern society has destroyed our ability to feel passion. Alan Strang is a disturbed youth whose dangerous obsession with horses leads him to commit an unspeakable act of violence. As psychiatrist Martin Dysart struggles to understand the motivation for Alan's brutality, he is increasingly drawn into Alan's web and eventually forced to question his own sanity and purpose. Equus is a timeless classic and a cornerstone of contemporary drama that delves into the darkest recesses of human existence.
"…without doubt one of the greatest English post-war plays. As a work of art, it is magnificent. Rarely does contemporary drama probe so deep - an electrifying evening of theatre." The Sunday Times
"...blazes with theatrical life...an enthralling play." The New York Times
"...Equus is an exciting, unusual theatrical event. Peter Shaffer creates an exciting spectacle." The Guardian
"...Peter Shaffer is one of the most theatrical of all living playwrights. He is genuinely visual, arguing through his images, creating pictures on stage so powerful that you leave the theatre imprinted with them and only realise later how tendentious they are." The Observer
Not suitable for under 16 years of age.
CONTAINS NUDITY AND ADULT THEMES
10 PERFORMANCES ONLY! TICKETS SELLING FAST ALREADY! BOOK NOW!
From the acclaimed company that brought you The Laramie Project, Blue/Orange and How I Learned To Drive
Dysart - Jeremy Kewley
Strang - Scott Middleton
Jill - Maggie Chrétien
Mr Strang - Soren Jensen
Mrs Strang - Amanda McKay
Hester - Sally Tatterson
Horse/Nugget - Dylan Watson
Horse/Horseman - Tom Kay - Tommy TK Kay
Horse/Stable Owner - Elijah Egan
Horse - Damien Harrison
Horse - Tilly Legge
Horse/Nurse - Kellie Bray
Director - Chris Baldock
Executive Producer Kris Weber
Co-Production Managers - Scott Middleton and Kyrilee Bodin.
Lighting Designer - Jason Bovaird
Horse choreographer - Kellie Bray
Music - Natasha Moszenin
When:
Opening Night: Saturday 3 August 2013 at 8pm
Tuesday 6 August - Saturday 10 August at 8pm
Wednesday 14 August - Saturday 17 August at 8pm
Where:
Brunswick Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre,
Cnr Glenlyon and Sydney Roads, Brunswick, VIC 3056
(Click HERE to see map of venue location)
Tickets:
$30 Full / $25 Concession + Groups of 10 or more (+ Booking Fee)
$20 all tix - Tuesday 6 August at 8pm
No Credit Card? Email bookings@mockingbirdtheatre.com.au to make other arrangements
