The Other Shore
by Gao Xingjian
translated by Gilbert C. Fong

Presented by VCA Acting and Design and Production
Directed by Bernadette Fam

Beginning as an exercise in ‘pure drama’ ten performers are suddenly on the shore of a mighty river, with loss of memory and language on this side, and enlightenment on the other. Can the river be crossed? And should they do it together, or alone?

From China’s only Nobel Laureate, this is theatre at its most playful, existential and exhilarating.

Ticket Prices

Full: $15
Concession: $10

Content Note

This performance is recommended for ages 16+
It contains strong adult themes, coarse language, sexual content, partial and full-frontal nudity and depictions of misogyny and violence. This performance also contains loud noises and strobe. Please contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au if you would like more information regarding this content note.

Runtime

This performance will run for approximately 70 minutes without an interval.

Venue

This performance takes place in Grant Street Theatre which is accessible via Lionel's Lounge. Please enter Lionel's Lounge via Grant Street, Southbank, to be admitted to the performance space by front of house staff

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine. More information.

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.
In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.
Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.

Image: Drew Echberg, 2019.