Stunt Double
14–16 March 2024
A Canberra Theatre Centre Co-Commission Step inside the filming of a 1970s Aussie action-flick and watch as extraordinary stunt doubles cycle through take-after-take of high-octane flips, fights and more, putting their bodies on the line while the actors reap the glory. Groundbreaking dance and theatre collective The Farm are coming to Canberra with a jaw-dropping and genre-bending blockbuster. Inspired by films such as Wake In Fright, Razorback and BMX Bandits, Stunt Double is sure to be an unforgettable ride and tongue-in-cheek dive into the absurd power dynamics of the film industry and the human cost of celebrity.Want to be part of the action?
We’re looking for volunteers to take part in the show. You’ll take on the role of an extra or a crew member on the film set for the night, making your experience unforgettable! Learn more here:
[If the above link to the application form is not working, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address line: https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/be-part-of-the-action/]
COMING SOON: Partner program at the National Film and Sound Archive
The Farm used some of Australia’s greatest Ozploitation films as inspiration for this work. In partnership with the Canberra Theatre Centre, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia will be presenting an exciting program of film screenings and talks in February and March 2024. The full program will be announced soon. Stunt Double is produced by Performing Lines. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with Darwin Festival, Brisbane Festival, Perth Festival, HOTA – Home of the Arts, and Canberra Theatre Centre. It is further supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and City of the Gold Coast.
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease. Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Show details:
Synopsis
14–16 March 2024
A Canberra Theatre Centre Co-Commission
Step inside the filming of a 1970s Aussie action-flick and watch as extraordinary stunt doubles cycle through take-after-take of high-octane flips, fights and more, putting their bodies on the line while the actors reap the glory.
Groundbreaking dance and theatre collective The Farm are coming to Canberra with a jaw-dropping and genre-bending blockbuster. Inspired by films such as Wake In Fright, Razorback and BMX Bandits, Stunt Double is sure to be an unforgettable ride and tongue-in-cheek dive into the absurd power dynamics of the film industry and the human cost of celebrity.
Want to be part of the action?
We’re looking for volunteers to take part in the show. You’ll take on the role of an extra or a crew member on the film set for the night, making your experience unforgettable!
Learn more here:
[If the above link to the application form is not working, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address line: https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/be-part-of-the-action/]
COMING SOON: Partner program at the National Film and Sound Archive
The Farm used some of Australia’s greatest Ozploitation films as inspiration for this work. In partnership with the Canberra Theatre Centre, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia will be presenting an exciting program of film screenings and talks in February and March 2024. The full program will be announced soon.
Stunt Double is produced by Performing Lines. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with Darwin Festival, Brisbane Festival, Perth Festival, HOTA – Home of the Arts, and Canberra Theatre Centre. It is further supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and City of the Gold Coast.
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Dates & Times
Thursday 14 March 2024, 7.30pm
Friday 15 March 2024, 7.30pm
Saturday 16 March 2024, 2.00pm
Saturday 16 March 2024, 7.30pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre and Performing Lines
CATEGORY:
Dance, Theatre
DURATION:
Approximately 90 minutes, with no interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains coarse language, simulated violence, partial nudity, loud noises, flashing lights and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 15+ with parental discretion.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
ACCESS INFORMATION
Credits
Created by The Farm (Gavin Webber, Grayson Millwood, Kate Harman, Chloe Ogilvie)
Performed by Grayson Millwood, Kate Harman, Gavin Webber, Essie Horn, David Carberry, Matt Cornell, Ngoc Phan
Script Gavin Webber
Set and Costume Design Tyler Hill
Sound Design and Composition Luke Smiles
Additional Composition Johannes Malfatti
Lighting Design Chloe Ogilvie
Stunt Consultants Marco Sinigaglia and Carly Rees
Film Consultants Mick Angus and Mark Wareham
Scenography Zoe Atkinson
Image Jade Ferguson
Produced by Performing Lines
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