theatre works and doppelgangster present
by doppelgangster
The Anarchy (1138-53)
3 - 13 SEPTEMBER | THEATRE WORKS
by doppelgangster
‘Theatrical Saboteurs’ Doppelgangster (UK/Aus) bring their latest, miraculous work about living in dark times, violence, and disorder.
A duel is taking place. St Kilda is now the fictional medieval town of Cross Roads. UK/Australian theatre company Doppelgangster invite audiences to select a character and face-off in two rough grandstands as Theatre Works transforms into a deadly jousting arena. Arrows whiz through the theatre, actors climb a siege tower, crash through castle walls, and attempt the dark art of necromancy. This spectacular show is part anticomedy, part historical folk-horror, part psychedelic ritual, and impossibly a live RPG videogame walk-through guide.
The Anarchy (1138-53) is Part One of a 15hr Trilogy that takes inspiration from the darkest of the dark ages - and the least theatrical of forms - the computer game walk-through. Saddle up a hobby horse and gallop down the dangerous paths of past works (Puntila/Matti, Cold War, Everybody Loses) which have generated walkouts, physical fights, and cancellations, along with cult followings and critical acclaim.
Death is certain. Tickets are limited.'
★★★★★ POSTMODERN GENIUS
- Timeout
IF YOU LIKE YOUR THEATRE TO FEEL LIKE A LONG STRANGE DREAM…
- Arts Hub
A WILD RIDE… STRAP YOURSELF IN
- Sydney Arts Guide
WAKE UP THE THEATRICAL SLEEPERS
- Theatre Now
LIKE NOTHING I’VE SEEN BEFORE
-Stage Door
VENUE
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
2 hours 15 minutes (no interval)
WARNINGS
TBC
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
DOPPELGANGSTER’S TITANIC
"A show that rips up all the rules" - THE AGE
"If you’ve ever thought theatre is boring, or tired, or recycling old ideas — then dammit, you owe it to yourself to see this" - THE MUSIC
COLD WAR
★★★★★ “What the hell did we just watch?” – Eventalaide
★ “If you’re a die hard punk you MIGHT enjoy this.” – Eventalaide 2.0
PUNTILA/MATTI
“WILDLY EXPERIMENTAL AND WILDLY ENTERTAINING” – Daily Review
“AWKWARD, PERPLEXING, EVEN DISTRESSING… SENSATIONS INHERENT IN ANY TRUE AND RADICAL EMANCIPATION.” – SuzyGoesSee
DATES + TIMES
Wednesday 3 September 7:30pm (Preview)
Thursday 4 September 7:30pm (Preview)
Friday 5 September 7:30pm (Black Carpet & Opening Night - Attendees Encouraged to Wear Black Attire)
Saturday 6 September 7:30pm
Tuesday 9 September 7:30pm
Wednesday 10 September 7:30pm
Thursday 11 September 7:30pm
Friday 12 September 7:30pm
Saturday 13 September 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
$48.00
CONCESSION
$38.00
PREVIEW
$28.00
MOB TIX
$25.00
Shows in the WITH THEATRE WORKS stream align strongly our values and missions - these works we co-produce and co-present with independent artists and/or companies. Projects within this stream receive significant producing, marketing, PR and production support in addition to free use of the venue and a generous box office split.
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders
CREDITS
COLLABORATORS
Tobias Manderson-Galvin
Kerith Manderson-Galvin
Dr Tom Payne
Pat Fielding
Chelsea Hickman
& More
MEET THE ARTIST -
Doppelgangster
Since 2015 Doppelgangster (UK/Australia) has created iconoclastic and politically-charged performances – primarily responding to themes of class and climate crisis. Current projects include work for unconventional spaces, intimate face-to-face encounters, online environments, and large-scale spectacles. The company is led through a collaboration between Dr Tom Payne, Tobias Manderson-Galvin, and a troubling array of guest artists.
‘A cultural response to climate change, forced migration, and globalisation’ – IETM’s Fresh Perspectives IV: Art For the Planet’s Sake