Theatre

Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank

An unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality and power.

$20.00
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Two individuals standing in front of a white background. One is wearing a white collared shirt and looking at the camera. The other is wearing a long sleeve t-shirt and looking at the other individual.
An individual wearing a collar shirt in front of a white background stares out at the camera.
An individual seated on a stool in a white long sleeve t-shirt, in front of a white back ground, stares out at the camera.
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Two individuals standing in front of a white background. One is wearing a white collared shirt and looking at the camera. The other is wearing a long sleeve t-shirt and looking at the other individual.
An individual wearing a collar shirt in front of a white background stares out at the camera.
An individual seated on a stool in a white long sleeve t-shirt, in front of a white back ground, stares out at the camera.

  • Performed by: Sebastiano Pitruzzello & Ryan Stewart

  • Directed by: Gavin Roach

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE.

Mark is new and too scared to make friends. Darren is out-of-control and too scary to make friends. The two need each other but neither of them would ever admit it.

Worlds apart, but more similar than they realise, the pair form a complex and manipulative relationship that leads them blindly into a dangerous experiment that alters the course of both their lives.

Praise for Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank:

“Beautiful and devastating” - The Stage

"Bacon is heart-stoppingly moving in a different way." - British Theatre Guide
gavinroach.com

  • Duration: 75 minutes

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Frequent Coarse Language, Sudden Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Self Harm Or Suicide, Sexual Assault Or Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Staged Violence, Drug References, Sexual References.

  • Full: $20.00

  • Group 4+: $10.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $15.00

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"this play is a love story gone dark. And it’s done so powerfully compellingly that it will leave you contemplating its complexities."

artsreview.com.au

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Thursday, 05 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 06 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 07 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

Hump Day
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Thursday, 12 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 13 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

Hump Day
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Thursday, 19 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 20 October 2023

9:15pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

9:15pm

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