Audience invited into wild retelling of the story about the original master of seduction: Don Juan at Geelong Arts Centre

MEDIA RELEASE • 4 MARCH 2022

Following the fabulous reception of their outrageous portrayal of Jekyll and Hyde during last year’s Winter Escape Season, A Slightly Isolated Dog and NCM return to Geelong Arts Centre in April to entice and delight with Don Juan as part of Our Season 2022.

Directed by the award-winning Leo Gene Peters and an audacious cast of New Zealand performers, Don Juan is the boldest and greatest of men, seducing, fighting, and charming his way through life. He does whatever he wants and to hell with the consequences. He lives big, loves big, and leaves a trail of broken hearts in his wake

By putting the audience in the centre of the action, these five ludicrous “French” performers leave Don Juan feeling more like a party than a play.

Playing a revolving repertoire of outrageous characters including their own version of Don Juan, this talented Kiwi cast depict how, despite our best efforts, we often fail to be the impressive person we wish to be.

Running from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April in Geelong Arts Centre’s state of the art Studio 4, Don Juan brings together brilliant physical comedy, twisted pop songs and explosive wit to create a hilarious and irreverent show.

Each performance runs for 65 minutes without interval.

Tickets are on sale now at geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/don-juan/. Capacity in Studio 4 is limited – get in quick!

Featuring 11 vital stories that you won’t want to miss, Our Season 2022 showcases the voices of those who have overcome hardship, broken down barriers and fought for their place upon the world stage.

For full program details, online bookings or to subscribe to the season, visit geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/

Geelong Arts Centre: Our Season 2022 is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University and Innovation Partner, Costa Asset Management.

Bookings can be made via the website, or by phoning the Box Office on 1300 251 200 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Geelong Arts Centre has moved to e-ticket delivery for Our Season 2022. Confirmation of your booking will be emailed to you immediately, and all e-tickets for performances will be emailed to you three days prior to the performance.

Geelong Arts Centre scrupulously adheres to COVID Safe principles. Please make sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information regarding current COVID Safety measures and conditions of entry prior to each performance.

Information on what to expect on site, including helpful FAQs, can be found on our website at geelongartscentre.org.au

Full show details can be found over page.

QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE

“It’s important that Geelong Arts Centre responds to our community by providing theatre experiences that they want to see, and after the incredible feedback we received from seasoned arts veterans, first-time theatre-goers and everyone in between following Jekyll and Hyde in 2021, there was no question as to whether we should bring A Slightly Isolated Dog back to Geelong.””

Geelong Arts Centre Senior Producer - Programming & Creative Engine,

Penny McCabe

ABOUT THE SHOW

APPROVED COPY

DON JUAN
A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG & NCM
STUDIO 4, GEELONG ARTS CENTRE
26-30 APR 2022

Leave your inhibitions at the door and join the revelry when Don Juan travels across the sea and berths In Geelong.

Five ludicrous “French” performers will entice and delight as they invite the audience into their wild retelling of the story of the original master of seduction: Don Juan.

Directed by the award-winning Leo Gene Peters and an audacious cast of New Zealand performers, Don Juan brings together brilliant physical comedy, twisted pop songs and explosive wit to create a hilarious and irreverent show.

Don Juan is the boldest and greatest of men, seducing, fighting, and charming his way through life. He does whatever he wants and to hell with the consequences. He lives big, loves big, and leaves a trail of broken hearts in his wake – when was the last time we approached the art of seduction so boldly?

Don Juan is created and performed by the talented Kiwi cast, who play a revolving repertoire of outrageous characters including their own version of Don Juan. This depicts how, despite our best efforts, we often fail to be the impressive person we wish to be.

By putting the audience in the centre of the action, Don Juan feels more like a party than a play.

BILLING

Don Juan
A Slightly Isolated Dog & NCM

CREDITS

Director Leo Gene Peters

Performer / Creator Jack Buchanan

Performer / Creator Susie Berry

Performer / Creator Andrew Paterson

Performer / Creator Jonathan Price

Performer / Creator Comfrey Sanders

Show Operation & Technical Manager Sam Clavis

Set & Costume Design Meg Rollandi

Sound Design & Show Operation Matthew Eller

Australian Agent Nic Clark

Hero Image Andi Crown

VENUE, DATES & TIMES

DURATION 65 minutes, no interval

VENUE Studio 4, Geelong Arts Centre – located at 81 Ryrie Street, Geelong

DATES & TIMES

TUE 26 APR 7:30PM

WED 27 APR 7:30PM

THU 28 APR 7:30PM

FRI 29 APR 7:30PM

SAT 30 APR 3:30PM & 7:30PM

TICKETS & BOOKINGS

TICKET PRICES

FULL PRICE $39

SENIOR/CONCESSION/STUDENT $35

CHILD $25

GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE $33

BOOKINGS

geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/don-juan/

TESTIMONIALS

“Irrepressibly gleeful.”

NZ Herald

“Five beautiful actors... cajole, charm, amuse and serenade me into submission.”

Theatreview

“Controlled anarchy.”

Dominion Post

AVAILABLE SPOKESPEOPLE

Joel McGuinness - CEO & Creative Director, Geelong Arts Centre

Penny McCabe – Senior Producer Programming and Creative Engine, Geelong Arts Centre

Talent interviews and photo opportunities may be available upon request. Contact Georgia Allen – Geelong Arts Centre

Communications and Social Media Lead to discuss interview opportunities further.

P | 03 5225 1274

E | georgia@geelongartscentre.org.au