Malthouse Theatre - The Birds - Geelong Arts Centre

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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
Assistant Lighting Designer Sidney Younger
Assistant Director Marni Mount
Composer & Sound Designer J. David Franzke
Sound Associate & Operator Gideon Cozens
Stage Manager Rosemary Osmond
Additional Voiceover & Translations Rebecca Vincent
Movement Consultant Lyndall Grant

Performances

Ticket prices

Full Price $59
Senior $53
Concession $53
Group (10 or more) $50
Under 30 $30
Mob Tix $20

Venue

The Open House

Venue info

VENUE ADDRESS

50 Little Malop St

DURATION

70 minutes, no interval.

SHOW END TIME

8:40 PM (7:30 PM sessions)

2:10 PM (1:00 PM session)

WARNINGS

This production contains coarse language, graphic descriptions of violence, harm, and death, strong horror themes, loud and sudden noises, flashing lights, strobe and smoke effects. The audience will be supplied headphones to wear throughout the performance.

The Birds is experienced through headphones and heavily incorporates a stunning sound design. While most people with minor hearing impairments will find the flat headphones comfortable and adequate to hear the show, we have a limited selection of alternative options for patrons who wear external hearing aids or use personal induction loops. If you think you may benefit from alternative headphones, please contact Box Office.

Alternative options must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of the performance.

POST SHOW Q&A

Fri 13th June, 7:30pm.

AGE RECOMMENDATION

To be confirmed.

MOBTIX

Mob Tix is a unique ticket allocation that offers discounted access to select shows for First Nations peoples.

This initiative is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals from Australia, as well as Māori, Pasifika, and other First Nations peoples from around the world.

UNDER 30

Audience members under 30 can now enjoy $30 tickets for select shows in our curated programs.

Please note, you may be asked to provide proof of age when your tickets are scanned.

PRE SHOW DINING

Why not make it dinner and a show at Tutti? All the mouthwatering details at www.tutticafe.com.au