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The Birds

Malthouse Theatre | SEASON 2025

The Birds

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IMMERSIVE | RIVETING | THRILLER

THE WIND WILL CHANGE. AND THEY’LL BE WAITING.

Overnight, the weather has turned in a small town. A war has been declared and there’s no one who can stop it. One family sounds the warning, but what can you do when denial is as easy as keeping your head down?

Award-winning actor Paula Arundell (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) sends your pulse skyrocketing in this adrenaline-shot adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic horror that Hitchcock immortalised in film.

Lights off, headphones on, it is time to be immersed in a theatrical feat of audio engineering. Enter a nightmarish soundscape of flying feathers, murderous swoops and thrilling carnage directed by Matthew Lutton (responsible for making you scream during Picnic at Hanging Rock and written by the frighteningly talented Louise Fox (Broadchurch, Glitch).

As you dodge and duck out of reach, just remember: the big-wigs in the city won’t save you.

Credits

  • Story by Daphne Du Maurier
  • Adaptor Louise Fox
  • Director Matthew Lutton
  • Performer Paula Arundell
  • Set & Costume Designer Kat Chan
  • Lighting Designer Niklas Pajanti
  • Composer & Sound Designer J. David Franzke
  • Stage Manager Cointha Walkeden

Performances

Ticket prices

  • Full Price $59
  • Senior $53
  • Concession $53
  • Group (10 or more) $60
  • Under 30 $30
  • Mob Tix $20

Venue

The Open House

Venue info

VENUE ADDRESS

50 Little Malop St

DURATION

70 minutes, no interval.

WARNINGS

This production is currently under development and content information will be confirmed closer to the performance. It is common for Malthouse productions to contain adult themes, coarse language, smoke effects, haze, loud sounds and flashing lights.

The Birds is experienced through headphones and heavily incorporates a stunning sound design. Whilst many people with minor hearing impairments wil find the headphone system adequate to hear the show, we also have oversized headphones for those wearing external aids, can provide personal induction loops, and have sockets for patrons with direct inputs. We can also provide independent volume controls.

POST SHOW Q&A

Fri 13th June, 7:30pm.

AGE RECOMMENDATION

To be confirmed.