theatre works presents
by laura collins
The Cave of Spleen
2 - 12 AUGUST | EXPLOSIVES FACTORY | FRESH WORKS
The Cave of Spleen
VENUE
by laura collins
“We gonna blow something up or what?”
Four women meet in a cave to plan the ultimate act of environmental activism. They rage against climate change. They rage against men. They rage against each other. But a mysterious illness squeezes the anger out of their brains, one by one.
The Cave of Spleen explores the complexities of eco-feminism, female rage and chronic pain, and asks: is the expectation for women to suppress their anger the reason our bodies are crumbling into the ocean?
The Cave of Spleen radically looks at the climate crisis through the lens of disability and eco-feminism. Creating the work was an opportunity for the playwright to consider her own chronic pain and draw links to her relationship with anger as a woman.
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After the performance on the 8th of August, there will be a Q&A with climate scientists.
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We acknowledge that even though this show is through the lens of disability and ecofeminism, we apologise that, in its premiere season, we haven’t been able to accommodate different accessibility needs. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or concerns.
Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda (behind the Thrifty-Link accessed via Lyell St and Market Street (both off Inkerman)
DURATION
75 minutes
WARNINGS
15+ contains strong coarse language, both sudden and sustained loud noises, smoke/haze, potentially triggering content or themes, including violence, self harm or suicide, drug use, drug references and body horror.
DATES + TIMES
Wed 2 Aug 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu 3 Aug 7:30pm (Opening)
Fri 4 Aug 7:30pm
Sat 5 Aug 7:30pm
Tue 8 Aug 7:30pm (Post-Show Q&A)
Wed 9 Aug 7:30pm
Thu 10 Aug 7:30pm
Fri 11 Aug 7:30pm
Sat 12 Aug 7:30pm
This show is a lock-out performance. No latecomers will be admitted. 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*
$28.00
PREVIEW
$20.00
20 at $20**
$20.00
MOB TIX
$20.00
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
**Limited to 20 tickets per performance
CREDITS
PLAYWRIGHT
Laura Collins
DIRECTOR
Stéphanie Ghajar
PERFORMERS
Amelia Jane
Heather Riley
Nisha Joseph
Pia O'Meadhra
PRODUCER
Emily Pates-Star
DRAMATURG
Alanah Guiry
LIGHTING
Giovanna Yate Gonzalez
COMPOSITION / SOUND DESIGN
Rachel Lewindon
Imogen Cygler
DESIGNER
Fiona Macdonald
STAGE MANAGER
Piper Knight
MEET THE ARTIST -
Laura Collins
Using performance writing and installation art, Laura Collins explores the way we interact with the natural world and each other. Currently, her work is focussed on the climate crisis, the reality of living with chronic pain, and eco-feminism. Her creations are whimsical, poetic and bizarre, but firmly grounded in contemporary issues.
