Hothouse InHouse

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Event Hothouse InHouse
Venue The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga, VIC
First Date 28 November 2012
Last Date 1 December 2012
Dates Estimated No
Status Youth Theatre
World Premiere No
Description Program A – Wed 28 + Fri 30 Nov
1/2 HR R&J: featuring La Trobe University
An irreverent and hilarious take on the most famous tragedy of all time. 'Romeo and Juliet' has inspired countless works of art since it first appeared in 1595. Operas, musicals, movies, songs, paintings have been produced because of it and it has become synonymous with doomed love. But what does it mean to a bunch of young people in 2012? The '1/2 Hour R&J' will be chaotic, fast and rude. And lots of fun.

Orpheus: featuring the Studio
Based on Jean Cocteau's 1950s film, 'Orpheus' is a variation of the classic legend. In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a troubadour who charmed even the animals. His wife Eurydice was taken by Death. Orpheus descended to the underworld, and used his charm to return with Eurydice to the land of the living but could never look at her again. Eventually he did...

Program B – Thur 29 Nov + Sat 1 Dec
Family Reunion: featuring the Masterclass
Margaret, the one-eyed matriarch of the Hunter family, is hosting the traditional annual celebration of her wedding anniversary, despite the death of Dad years before. She keeps a tight grip on her four sons, binding them to her with gifts, threats and a ruthless exploitation of their weaknesses. But this year revolt is in the air. Join us for a very black comedy of a dysfunctional family in 1950s Australia.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jon Halpin Director
Sebastien Pasche Director
Sebastien Pasche Writer
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 140570