Soldier Boy

19 JUNE - 5 JULY | THEATRE WORKS

Soldier Boy

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About

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 final hours of James Martin 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

90 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

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 7:30pm (POST-SHOW Q&A)
Thursday 26 June 11:30am (POST-SHOW Q&A)
Thursday 26 June 7:30pm
Friday 27 June 11:30am (POST-SHOW Q&A)
Friday 27 June 7:30pm
Saturday 28 June 7:30pm

Tuesday 1 July 7:30pm
Wednesday 2 July 11:30am (POST-SHOW Q&A)
Wednesday 2 July 7:30pm
Thursday 3 July 11:30am (POST-SHOW Q&A)
Thursday 3 July 7:30pm
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.

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CREDITS

WRITTEN AND ADAPTED BY
Anthony Hill

DIRECTOR
Beng Oh

SOUND DESIGNER & COMPOSER
Jack Burmeister

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Sidney Younger

SET DESIGNER
Viv Hargreaves

COSTUME COORDINATOR
Adrienne Chisholm

STAGE MANAGER / OPERATOR / PROPS
Ella Thompson

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Kade Lightfoot

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

Note:

The role of Cec Hogan will be played by Ashlynn Parigi on 19 June, 21 June, 25 June, 27 June, 1 July and 3 July; and by Charlie Veitch on 20 June, 24 June, 26 June, 28 June, 2 July, 4 July and 5 July.

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