Watch on the Rhine
by Lillian Hellman

Watch on the Rhine was originally produced in New York by Herman Shumlin.

Presented by VCA Acting & VCA Design and Production
Directed by Alice Qin

Summer 1940. On a peaceful morning in her Washington D.C. living room, widow Fanny Farrelly anxiously awaits the return of her daughter and her German husband, who are fleeing Europe with their children.
As night falls, dark secrets emerge, and this American sanctuary becomes even more dangerous than what they left behind.

Ticket Prices

Full: $15
Concession: $10

Content Warning

This performance contains references to concentration camps, bombings, and refugees in the context of WWII. It also contains depictions of physical violence and references to gambling, bribery and murder.

Runtime

This production will run for approximately 1 hours and 40 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of front of house.

Venue

These performances take place in Studio 4, located in the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building which is accessible via paths in the new Dodds Street Linear Park. Please meet Front of House in the foyer on the ground floor of the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building, Studio 4 is then accessible via the stairs or lift.

Image: Alice Qin

PARKING

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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

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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.
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