Event Description:

UNSW MTS is proud to present NEXT TO NORMAL.

Experience MTS’ rendition of Next to Normal, a groundbreaking rock musical that offers an unflinching look at the impact of mental illness on a woman and her family. The story follows the Goodmans, a seemingly typical suburban household, as they confront the mother’s struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the treatments she undergoes to cope. Challenging the very idea of what “normal” means, this powerful production shines a light on love, resilience, and the strength it takes to endure life’s most painful realities.

This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical has a limited run from 20th to 25th October at Studio One, UNSW. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable show.

CONTENT WARNINGS:

Next to Normal contains themes and depictions that may be distressing to some audience members. The production includes:

Depictions of mental health conditions, particularly bipolar disorder (BP)
An attempted suicide
Themes of medical trauma & rejection of medical treatments
Electroshock therapy (ECT)
Drug use/abuse
Mentions of the death of an infant
Coarse language

Need support? Contact Lifeline on their phone support service at 13 11 14

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SHOWS:
Monday 20th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday 21st October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Wednesday 22nd October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Thursday 23rd October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Swing Show*)

Friday 24th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday 25th October, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Swing Show**) & 7:00pm - 10:00pm

*For the performance on Thursday 23rd October, 7:00-10:00pm, Diana will be played by Alexandra Harris, Natalie by Olivia Miller, Henry by Levi Maron and Dr Fine/Dr Madden by Raven Amigable.

**For the performance on Saturday 25th October, 1:00-4:00pm, Diana will be played by Alexandra Harris, Natalie by Olivia Miller, Dan by Raven Amigable and Gabe by Levi Maron.

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Next To Normal

Music by TOM KITT

Book & Lyrics by BRIAN YORKEY

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

www.mtishows.com.au

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Production Team

PRODUCER: Zia Bohm

DIRECTOR: Nic Barg

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jonathan Zhang

VOCAL DIRECTOR: Leo Tarbox

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Charlotte Jones

CHOREOGRAPHER: Olivia Causer

INTIMACY COORDINATOR: Liam Faulkner-Dimond

Cast

DIANA: Tahlia Allen

NATALIE: Charlotte Doyle

GABE: Bailey Mitchell

DAN: Sam Piper

HENRY: Michael Sun

DR FINE / DR MADDEN: Annie Geissler

DIANA ALT: Alexandra Harris

NATALIE ALT: Olivia Miller

GABE / HENRY SWING: Levi Maron

DAN / DR FINE / DR MADDEN SWING: Raven Amigable

Band

CONDUCTOR / KEYS: Jonathan Zhang

VIOLIN: Marcus Aspinall

CELLO: Thomas Wills

GUITAR: Liz Ho

BASS GUITAR: Linh Trần

DRUMS / PERCUSSION: Maxwell Patrick

Publicity

MARKETING MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Cam McCredie

PHOTOGRAPHER: Line and Lens Creative - @lineandlenscreative

Design Team

COSTUME MASTER: Bonnie FitzGerald

PROPS MASTER: Phoebe Rosser

SET DESIGNER: Parker Texilake

Crew

STAGE MANAGER: Mel Karpenko

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Jules Pek-Lowther

LIGHTING MENTOR & CO-LIGHTING DESIGNER: Flynn Crewes

LIGHTING OPERATOR & CO-LIGHTING DESIGNER: Ryder Garvey

ASSISTANT LIGHTING OPERATOR: Gabriel Way Stamatellis

SOUND TECHNICIAN: Andrew Chen

ASSISTANT SOUND TECHNICIAN: Oriana Chan

MIC TECH: Brianna Wood

CREW: Zarlie Trotter

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Supporting Lifeline:

No one should face these struggles alone. Next to Normal tackles themes of mental health and suicide that deeply affect individuals and families.

In response, MTS is donating 50% of all ticket sale profits—along with any dedicated donations—to Lifeline, a charity providing vital crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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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:
next2normal@unswmts.org

Contact the host of UNSW MTS Presents: Next to Normal