theatre works presents
by anthony hill
Soldier Boy
19 JUNE - 5 JULY | THEATRE WORKS
by anthony hill
“Once in a generation a mysterious wish for war passes through the people. Their instinct tells them that there is no other way of progress and of escape from habits that no longer fit them . . . There is no other way. Only by intense sufferings can the nations grow” – Sir Ian Hamilton, Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli Campaign.
At just 14 years old, Private James Martin enlisted to fight for his country, not knowing he would never return home. Soldier Boy follows his journey from Melbourne to the battlefields of Gallipoli.
This bold new production depicts the Passion of James Martin in his final hours as he grapples with his choice to serve, the loved ones he left behind, and his legacy. A constantly evolving landscape of memory and reality illuminates the stark contrasts between the innocence of youth and the brutal realities of combat.
This visually and emotionally charged retelling of Soldier Boy honours Jim’s story while offering a fresh, contemporary perspective on the ANZAC legacy—bridging history and the present in a new theatre of war.
VENUE
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
100 minutes
WARNINGS
War & Violence, Grief & Loss and Child Soldiers
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
Adapted from SOLDIER BOY by Anthony Hill, first published by Penguin Random House
DATES + TIMES
Thursday 19 June 7:30pm (PREVIEW)
Friday 20 June 7:30pm (PREVIEW)
Saturday 21 June 7:30pm (OPENING)
Tuesday 24 June 7:30pm
Wednesday 25 June 11:30am
Wednesday 25 June 7:30pm
Thursday 26 June 11:30am
Thursday 26 June 7:30pm
Friday 27 June 11:30am
Friday 27 June 7:30pm
Saturday 28 June 7:30pm
Tuesday 1 July 7:30pm
Wednesday 2 July 11:30am
Wednesday 2 July 7:30pm
Thursday 3 July 11:30am
Thursday 3 July 7:30pm
Friday 4 July 11:30am
Friday 4 July 7:30pm
Saturday 5 July 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
$55.00
CONCESSION
$48.00
PREVIEW
$40.00
MOB TIX
$25.00
Shows in this stream are produced and presented by Theatre Works in-house, lead by artists who are either on staff and/or alumni of our professional development programs.
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
CREDITS
WRITTEN AND ADAPTED BY
Anthony Hill
DIRECTOR
Beng Oh
SOUND DESIGNER & COMPOSER
Jack Burmeister
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Sidney Younger
SET DESIGNER
Harry Gill
STAGE MANAGER / OPERATOR
Ella Thompson
ASSOCIATE SECONDMENT (DIRECTING)
Jessica Fallico
ASSOCIATE SECONDMENT (MARKETING & PRODUCING)
Arianna Marchiori
CAST
Philip Hayden
Laura Iris Hill
Emily Joy
Marc Opitz
Ashlynn Parigi
Oliver Tapp
Charlie Veitch
Mark Yeates
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