theatre works presents
presentations of new works from alanya bridge, bradley mccaw and marshall & marrows
Song Cycles
6, 11 & 12 DECEMBER | EXPLOSIVES FACTORY
presentations of new works from alanya bridge, bradley mccaw and marshall & marrows
FROM WATER TO AIR - ALANYA BRIDGE
Saturday 6th December
‘from Water to Air’ is a song cycle by Alanya Bridge that explores themes of rebirth, self-discovery, and passing on. Woven together through the elements; water, earth, fire and air, this resonant show encapsulates the fragility of life, its transitions and transformations through a journey of healing.
Conceived at New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, the show has been included in Apple & Oranges THEatre ACCELERATOR (2023), Hayes Theatre ShowLab (2024), and Salty Theatre Hatch Lab (2025).
Content Warning: This work contains themes of death, passing on and miscarriage.
ANY MOMENT - BRADLEY MCCAW
Thursday 11th December
'Any Moment' is the new musical from award winning recording artist / theatre maker Bradley McCaw. Featuring a cast of eight and a live band, the work will hit the stage for the first time after eight years of development around Australia. Inspired by the famous John Lennon quote, ‘Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans’ Any Moment explores what unfolds in those little moments that happen without us noticing? Who knows what will and could happen - Any Moment.
"The music and lyrics are of a glittering standard that deserves worldwide praise. From the playbook of musicals such as Jason Robert Brown's Songs For a New World, which examine the triumphs and pitfalls of contemporary, everyday life with humour, poignance and soaring melodies" (Arts Hub).
CLANCY OF THE OUTBACK: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE - MARSHALL & MARROWS
Friday 12th December
Designed for kids of all ages, and based on the beloved children's book series, Clancy of the Outback - A Musical Adventure tells a universal story of home, acceptance and identity through a uniquely Aussie lens. 1200 kilometres from his old home, 12-year-old Clancy is thrown into the unpredictability of country life with his Mum and the bright, colourful inhabitants of The Overflow. From a pesky paddock bomb to a baby kangaroo, a fearsome flood to a feral frenzy, Clancy will have to deal with all of the outback’s challenges to find his place in the world, in this family-friendly musical adventure.
Book Writer & Lyricist - Dylan Marshall
Composer - Earl Marrows
Producer - Ashley Taylor Tickell
Original Book Authors - Phil Kettle and Bob Andersen
VENUE
Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
DURATION
Between 90 - 120 minutes
WARNINGS
Adult themes and course language.
ACCESSIBILITY
Explosives Factory is accessed via a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
DATES + TIMES
Saturday 6 December 7:30pm - From Water to Air
Thursday 11 December 7:30pm - Any Moment
Friday 12 December 7:30pm - Clancy of the Outback: A Musical Adventure
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
$25.00
CONCESSION
$22.00
Proudly presented as part of the Fresh Works stream, SONG CYCLES embodies our dedication to championing new voices and bold artistry. This showcase sits at the heart of our mission to cultivate emerging talent and keep Melbourne's musical theatre landscape thriving with possibility.
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
CREDITS
FROM WATER TO AIR
PERFORMED BY
Emma Wilby, Eliza Vine, Kelsey Halge, Montana Sharp, Sarah Bowers & Tayla Lauren Muir
ANY MOMENT
PERFORMED BY
Alexander Tye, Bek Schilling, Declan Feldhusen, Desiree Katakis, Jacqui Dwyer, Sarah Bowers, Saša Nikolic & Zoe Rose
CLANCY OF THE OUTBACK
PERFORMED BY
Gabrielle Ward, Meg Richardson, Steven Gates & Wern Mak
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