Melburnalia No.2

This May, White Whale Theatre is proud to present Melburnalia No. 2, the captivating companion piece to their acclaimed 2007 production Melburnalia.

Written by a new quintet of outstanding Melbourne writers – Andrea James, Hoa Pham, Danny Katz, Kit Lazaroo and Aidan Fennessy – these specially commissioned short works form a single theatrical journey through the decades, over the fences, under the awnings and into the collective psyche of our city.

Come on board (remember to validate!) for a rattling, screeching, ding-ding-dinging ride through history to the mythical Birrarung (river of mists) at the heart of the town, where ancient warriors and lost icons dance in the dusty ballroom of Flinders Street Station. Stay on through Maribyrnong, where exiles wait anxiously on both sides of high walls. Zip through Caulfield, where the pressures of parenthood create New Years Eve strife for some childish Gen Xers. Charge up to Preston where muddy piggeries abounded before the smug gentry moved in, then disembark at Mentone, home to a superb symphony of suburban sounds.

Featuring a stellar 6 person ensemble performing 25 roles, directed by David Mence (Macbeth Re-Arisen, Melburnalia; AD on MTC’s Blackbird, BSC’s Othello) and developed and presented by Green Room Awards 2008 double nominee White Whale Theatre.

fortyfivedownstairs – 45 Flinders Lane

9662 9966 or book online at www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/tickets.php

8pm: 20-23, 27-30 May, 3-6 June 2009

5.30pm: 24, 31 May, 7 June 2009

$26 (full) $20 (concession) $15 (previews 20-21 May)

‘Why can't our flagship companies think of (or support) such a brilliant and obvious idea as Melburnalia? -Anne-Marie Peard, Aussie Theatre

‘White Whale Theatre is proof of the strength and depth of talent of our independent scene.’ - Cameron Woodhead, The Age