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This performance is presented as part of the VCA Master of Theatre (Writing) Festival 2026.

Written by Shane Woon, Directed by Rowany Blackshaw

Nova and Daisy are finally in Y12 and their last school musical is going to be the best the school has ever seen. But one thing they didn’t count on is their opening night coincides with the announcement of fourth lockdown.

Credits

Writer: Shane Woon
Director: Rowany Blackshaw

Duration

This performance will run for approximately 60 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Venue Information

This event takes place in Studio 4, located in the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building. Please meet Front of House in the foyer on the ground floor. Studio 4 is then accessible via the stairs or lift.

Image: Last Judgement by Pieter Huys 1553/54

Read more about the Master of Theatre (Writing) graduates presenting this season.

Shane Woon is a graduate of the Masters of Theatre Writing (2024). Since then Shane has written and produced, A Guide To Being Immortal (New Writing Award Winner, Melbourne Fringe 2025), Rabbit & Watson (Darebin Speakeasy, 2026 and his grad piece from 2024 and a residency with Antipodes Theatre Company for his work in development Assam Laksa. Shane is of Malaysian - Chinese heritage and uses his rich cultural background and experiences to inform his work. He is a proud secondary teacher and his contribution to drama education in Victoria.

This is for all the teachers and students that endured remote teaching and the COVID lockdowns. A moment in history that changed education

• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to secure your seat. Due to high demand, if you have not arrived by the start of the event, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door.

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  

• 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. 

TICKET PRICE

Free. Registrations required on Humanitix.

Please note that there is often a drop-off in attendance at our free events on the day of the performance. If this event is booked out and you have not secured a ticket, we encourage you to arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the advertised start time and speak to our Front of House team. Once audience members with tickets have been seated, any remaining seats will be made available to patrons waiting at the door. Please be advised that entry without securing a ticket in advance cannot be guaranteed.

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PARKING 

The City of Melbourne has 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.  

ACCESSIBILITY 

We are committed to making our events accessible and will accommodate requirements wherever possible. All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions. 

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