Antipodes Theatre Company Presents
GUYS & DOLLS
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of DAMON RUNYON
Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER
Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Chapel Off Chapel
10 - 19 August, 2023
#guysanddollsau | #antipodesarts
Don’t expect a traditional Guys & Dolls from Antipodes Theatre Company. Expect to feel the heat of Havana and the raw energy of New York City in an immersive re-imagining as only they can deliver.
This musical masterpiece continues to delight audiences 70 years after its premiere. Our production embraces the ‘musical fable’ of the title by reflecting the passion and politics of 2023, showcasing the characters as you’ve never seen them before. Taking place entirely inside a prohibition-era nightclub, audiences can experience an evening of reckless abandon, visceral romance, and - above all - unwavering hope that we as a society can embrace and support each other as our chosen family would.
Based on the stories of Damon Runyon and featuring the songs “Luck Be a Lady”, “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Adelaide’s Lament”, this is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 musical theatre season.
Cast
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Band
Conductor / Keys: DAVID BUTLER (he/him)
Drums: ALI FOSTER (she/her)
Trombone: GRIFFIN YOUNGS (she/her)
Trumpet: HUGH PARSONS (he/him)
Double Bass: PATRICK SCHNUR (he/him)
Violin: REUBEN MORGAN (he/him)
Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone): RYAN LYNCH (he/him)
Creative Team
Directors: TRUDY DUNN (she/her) and BRANDON PAPE (he/him)
Musical Director: DAVID BUTLER (he/him)
Movement Director: JONATHAN HOMSEY (he/him)
Choreographer: CAROLYN OOI (she/her)
Associate Director/Choreographer: CELINA YUEN (she/they)
Set & Costume Designer: BIANCA PARDO (she/her)
Associate Set Designer & Props Designer: BRIDIE TURNER (she/her)
Lighting Designer: TIM BONSER (he/him)
Sound Designer: EVAN DRILL (he/him)
Production Team
Stage Manager: ASHLEIGH WALWYN (she/her)
Assistant Stage Managers: ELLIE BRINDLE (she/her) & RACHEL DWYER (she/her)
Production Manager: CAMERON STEENS (they/them)
Costume Assistant: TESSA CLEARY-MOORE (she/her)
Set Construction: INDEPENDENT SCENERY
Makeup Designer: CLAIRE BLOWERS (she/her)
Publicist: ELEANOR HOWLETT (she/her, Sassy Red PR)
Social Media Manager: CHLOE TOWAN (she/her)
Sound Programmer: RAMI BOWLES (he/him)
Sound Tech: SY QUINN (they/them)
Crew
CONOR BEAUMONT (he/him), HARRISON CROFT (he/him), NATHAN FERNANDEZ (they/he), SPENCER HERD (he/him), CLAUDIA MIRABELLO (she/her), RILEY TAPP (he/him) & IZ ZETTL (she/her).
Rehearsal Footage
Venue Information:
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181
