UNSW MTS Presents: Merrily We Roll Along

Event Description:

UNSW MTS is proud to present MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Following a trio of old friends – Franklin Shepard, a composer; Charley Kringas, his writing partner lyricist; and Mary Flynn, an upcoming novelist. All three are primed to change the world through words and music. However, life has a way of opening doors that take them further away from what – and who – they love. Famously told in reverse, MERRILY bittersweetly investigates how grown-up sellouts are forged from wide-eyed poets.

Don’t miss this rare chance to see one of Sondheim’s most heartfelt and personal shows! Playing for a limited run from the 8th to the 13th of July, 2025 at Studio One, UNSW.

Content Warning: please note this production contains instances of loud sound effects and infrequent coarse language.

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SHOWS:
Tuesday 8th July, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Wednesday 9th July, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Thursday 10th July, 7:30pm - 10:00pm 

Friday 11th July, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Saturday 12th July, 1:00pm - 3:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Sunday 13th July, 4:00pm - 6:30pm  

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Book by GEORGE FURTH

Based on the original play by GEORGE S. KAUFMAN and MOSS HART

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

www.mtishows.com.au

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Production Team

PRODUCER: Priscilla Soo

DIRECTOR: Sasha Cole

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jieshun Wang

VOCAL DIRECTOR & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Benjamin Olivera

CHOREOGRAPHER & INTIMACY COORDINATOR: Bonnie FitzGerald

ASSISTANT PRODUCERS: Vivienne Payge Boucher & Selena Madrio

Cast

FRANKLIN SHEPARD: Matthew de Meyrick

CHARLEY KRINGAS: Daniel Mark Wakeford

MARY FLYNN: Theresa Landy

GUSSIE CARNEGIE: Lucy de Hosson

BETH SPENCER: Helen Jordan

JOE JOSEPHSON: Ben James

ENSEMBLE / MEG / MRS SPENCER: Olivia Causer

ENSEMBLE / TYLER: Bailey Mitchell

ENSEMBLE / KT: Rishika Nair

ENSEMBLE / JEROME / MR SPENCER: Hudson Perry

ENSEMBLE / SCOTTY: Gabe Way Stamatellis

ENSEMBLE / RU: Savannah Windus

Band

REED 1: Emma Chau

REED 2: Lindford Gilmour

TRUMPET: William Hogg

TROMBONE: Beate Mannes

KEYS 1: Jonathan Zhang

KEYS 2: Roderick Nguyen

BASS: Nick Airey

DRUMS / PERCUSSION: Kye Burns

Publicity

PUBLICITY MANAGER / GRAPHICS DESIGNER: Sophie Szecsodi

ASSISTANT PUBLICITY MANAGER: Bronwyn Dyer

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sam Folden

Design Team

COSTUME MASTER: Lois Andresson

PROPS MASTER: Alyssa Cook

LEAD SET CONSTRUCTORS: Nic Barg & Bronte Taylor

HAIR AND MAKEUP: Rachel Baker

Crew

STAGE MANAGER: Charlotte Jones

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Zia Bohm

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN: Flynn Crewes

ASSISTANT LIGHTING TECHNICIAN: Ryder Garvey

SOUND TECHNICIAN: Andrew Chen

ASSISTANT SOUND TECHNICIAN: Levi Maron

CREW: Keshiga Gopalarajah, Eugenia He, Jake Henderson, Sophie Lin, Jules Pek-Lowther, Holly Spinks, Lewis Sucic, Joshua Wilson

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Travel instructions:

If you're planning to arrive at the event by car, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers ample parking facilities. Follow signage to designated parking areas, and our friendly FOH team will guide you upon arrival. For those utilising public transport, UNSW is conveniently accessible via bus routes and light rail. The closest bus stops and light rail stations are just a short walk away from the venue. You can plan your journey using public transport apps or websites for precise routes and timings.

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Contact:
merrily@unswmts.org