Animal

Image credit:
Artist: Will Bartolo
Photographer: Phil Erbacher

Three actors are thrown together to perform scenes at random from a controversial new play. What happens next will strain the limits of professional objectivity as their lived experiences blur with the violent narrative onstage. Shortlisted for the 2023 Griffin Award, Animal interrogates Australia’s crisis of masculinity in a feral fever dream.

CAST & CREATIVES:

• Playwright & Co-director: Cassie Hamilton (she/her)
• Co-director: Flynn Hall (she/her)
• Producer: Alexander Lee-Rekers (he/him)
• Producer: Cam Turnbull (they/them)
• Stage Manager: Madelaine Osborn (she/her)
• Lighting Designer: Jasmin Borsovszky (she/her)
• Sound Designer: Zac Saric (he/him)
• Performer: Clay Crighton (they/them)
• Performer: Ryan Hodson (he/him)
• Performer: Mym Kwa (she/her)

ADDITIONAL CREDITS:

Animal was developed with support of the Vault residency program at KXT bAKEHOUSE.
The development of this work was supported by Shopfront Arts Co-op's Open Shop program.

Dates: Friday 22 & Saturday 23 (November)
Running time: 60mins

Auslan Interpreted performance: Saturday 23 November

CONTENT WARNINGS:

Animal is a confrontational work that uses absurdity and humour to examine themes and content that may be distressing to some audiences. Please be advised that this show contains offensive language, ableist and homophobic slurs, depictions of physical violence, verbal abuse, ablism, animal cruelty and bestiality. Mentions of sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, incest, suicide, self-harm and implications of child sexual abuse. 

Audiences are advised that they are able to leave the auditorium at any time - and are encouraged to seek assistance from the Front of House team as needed. However, due to the nature of the performance, patrons will not be readmitted.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in Animal, help is available via the following list of resources.

Immediate Support:

• Beyond Blue:1300 22 4636  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
• Lifeline: 13 11 14  https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 
• Men’s Line: 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/
• 1800 Respect National Support Helpline: 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au/
• Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
• Blue Knot counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse: 1300 657 380 https://blueknot.org.au/•
• National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service: 1800 211 028
• Bravehearts, counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse: 1800 272 831 https://bravehearts.org.au/
• Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 https://ntv.org.au/mrs/
• QLife: 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/

Additional resources:

• Head to Health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
• Relationships Australia: https://relationships.org.au/
• Talk2MeBro: https://www.talk2mebro.org.au/ 

TICKET INFORMATION:

Price: $25 or $20 with an Artist Pass (contact access@brandx.org.au for financial hardship and Mob Tickets)

VENUE & SEASON ACCESSIBILITY:

We welcome all visitors to ESCAC and are committed to making it accessible and inclusive for everyone. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible car spaces available out the front on Burton Street. We accept companion cards and welcome assistance animals.
Accessibility for individual shows is indicated on the show pages. Please refer to the ticketing site for the most up to date details, or contact us.

For access information on the venue, please CLICK to watch this video explainer.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Car: On-street metered parking around the venue.
Bus: Oxford Street 2 minute walk (333, 373, 399, 392, 394 and M10 buses).
Train: Museum Train Station 10-minute walk.
If you would like to discuss access please contact access@brandx.org.au or call 8029 9040.

 

AFFORDABLE & MOB TICKETS: 

This is an allocation of free tickets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people experiencing financial hardship for The Flying Nun shows.
To access these tickets please email marketing@brandx.org.au for a no questions asked seat.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, and the City of Sydney.