Join us for Rita Kalnejais’s explosive work ‘First Love Is The Revolution’

★★★★ “Propulsively original” — Time Out

Despite their killer instincts, a misfit teenager and a young fox fall in love. Torn apart by their complicated families and an ever-oppressive society, everything from morals to destiny is tested in this whirlwind romance. Comedic and scarily relatable, First Love is the Revolution is a zany portrait of finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you.

VCA graduate Rita Kalnejais (BC, Babyteeth) writes a blood-splattered play, a provocative Romeo and Juliet pushed to the deranged extremes.

Throw aside your prejudices and enter into a world of full moons and fluttering hearts, directed Emma Drysdale (Every Second) and starring Madeleine Magee-Carr (Flit) and Sam Eade (Straight White Males), alongside an endlessly amusing ensemble cast. But remember, these violent delights have violent ends. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

“Playful, moving and shocking. Above all, it makes you constantly check in on your assumptions. What is love? What is human?” - Sydney Morning Herald

Booking

7-16 November, 2024

Evening performances: 7:30pm
Matinee performances: 3pm
Preview: Thursday 7th November
Opening Night: Friday 8th November
Relaxed and Auslan Interpreted Show: Saturday 16th November, 3pm

Tickets:
$42 Full
$35 Concession
$30 Preview
$55 Solidarity

Duration: 100 mins

Age Suitability: 15+

Content Warning: Coarse language, adult theme, violence, sexual scenes, strobe lighting effects, sudden loud noises, theatrical fog/haze.

-- Production Team --

Writer: Rita Kalnejais

Director: Emma Drysdale

Cast: Madeleine Magee-Carr, Sam Eade, Tara Daniel, Greg Caine, Conagh Punch, Shanu Sobti

Set/Costume Design/Stage Manager: Silvia Shao

Sound Design: Josh Mitchell

Lighting Design: by Jarman Oakley

Tech Operator: by Darren Thao

Stage Manager: Ella Campbell

Production Manager/AD: Lansy Feng

Marketing Manager: Lauren Gallina

Publicity Support: Claire Burns

FoH Manager/Marketing Assistant: Megan Mitchell

Graphic Designer: Ash Tardy

Promotional images photographer: Ashleigh Coleman

Fight choreographer: Seb MuirheadIntimacy

Coordinator: Rebecca Fortuna

Movement Coach: Lily Fish

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Wit Incorporated is proudly supported by the Maribyrnong City Council. We’d like to thank the sponsors, Jen Pfeiffer Wine and Hop Nations for the generous donation.

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