Fall by Michele Lee - presented by Wit Incorporated

Fall

by Michele Lee

Directed by Beng Oh

A World Premiere

Northern Laos, 1975. Monsoon season. Saigon has just fallen.

As the Communist takeover reshapes a nation, Paul, an Australian teacher hurriedly prepares to leave Laos. A young Hmong woman, Mai, his former student, appears at his doorstep. She is fleeing persecution along with the rest of her people, and is here to say goodbye.

‘The War is over, Meo will die’

Over a single night, Paul and Mai tug at the threads of their past and confront a profoundly uncertain future. With the clock ticking, what has been left unsaid?

Written by award-winning playwright Michele Lee and directed by critically acclaimed Beng Oh, Fall is a gripping historical drama exploring love, loss, identity, and the lasting human cost of war. Intimate, suspenseful, and deeply moving, this powerful three-hander asks what we owe one another when the world around us is falling apart.

Bluestone Church Arts Space l

9-12 December

Wed - Sat eve performances: 7:30pm

Sat matinee performances: 3:30pm 

Preview: Wednesday 9th Dec

Opening Night: Thursday 10th Dec + Q&A with Michele Lee, Beng Oh, cast and crew

Relaxed Performance Saturday 12th Dec, 3:30pm 

Tickets:

$42 Full
$36 Concession
$28 Preview
$33 Group of 4+

$60 Solidarity

Duration: Approximately 75 mins

Age: Suitability 15+

Content warning: This production contains themes of war, racism, ethnic persecution, sexual violence, physical violence, murder, grief, refugee displacement, alcohol use, and discussions of trauma. Recommended for mature audiences.

Production Team

Director: Beng Oh

Writer: Michele Lee

Production Manager / Marketing Coordinator: Lansy Feng

Stage Manager / Assistant Production Manager: Yang Xiao

Set/Costume Designer: Silvia Shao 

Sound Designer: Josh Mitchell

Lighting Designer: Shane Grant

Tech Operator: Riley Pentony

Cast: Rebecca Vincent, Gabriel Partington, Henry Vo

Photography and graphic design by the amazing Ben Andrew

More info on our web page: https://www.witinc.com.au/shows/2026/4/20/fallaplaybymichelelee

We’d like to thank our funding partners Maribyrnong City Council and Bowery Theatre, and our sponsors, Jen Pfeiffer Wine and Hop Nations for the generous donation.