Theatre

I hope this means something

A story of isolation, sacrifice and the climate crisis by two of Fringe's most celebrated artists.

$20.00 - $35.00
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The image is of Patrick Livesey against a vibrant blue background. Patrick is white, has a shaved head and is wearing an orange hoodie with silver earrings. They are bathed in the reflection of bright orange light, perhaps flames. Patrick's gaze is slightly to the left, with a look of curiosity and trepidation.
The image is of Patrick Livesey lying with their head on their arm which is stretched towards the camera. Patrick is looking to the left. Patrick is white, with a shaved head and wearing an orange jumper. Patrick is lit by deep orange and bright white light, perhaps from flames. Patrick is gazing intently into the light. The background is a vibrant blue.
The image is of Patrick Livesey lying with their head on their arm which is stretched towards the bottom right of frame. Patrick is looking past their hand to something in the distance. Patrick is white, with a shaved head and wearing an orange jumper. Patrick is lit by deep orange light with streaks of white, perhaps from flames. Patrick is gazing intently into the light. The background is a deep blue.

Image Credit: Jack Dixon-Gunn

The image is of Patrick Livesey against a vibrant blue background. Patrick is white, has a shaved head and is wearing an orange hoodie with silver earrings. They are bathed in the reflection of bright orange light, perhaps flames. Patrick's gaze is slightly to the left, with a look of curiosity and trepidation.
The image is of Patrick Livesey lying with their head on their arm which is stretched towards the camera. Patrick is looking to the left. Patrick is white, with a shaved head and wearing an orange jumper. Patrick is lit by deep orange and bright white light, perhaps from flames. Patrick is gazing intently into the light. The background is a vibrant blue.
The image is of Patrick Livesey lying with their head on their arm which is stretched towards the bottom right of frame. Patrick is looking past their hand to something in the distance. Patrick is white, with a shaved head and wearing an orange jumper. Patrick is lit by deep orange light with streaks of white, perhaps from flames. Patrick is gazing intently into the light. The background is a deep blue.

  • Created and Performed by: Patrick Livesey

  • Directed by: Benjamin Nichol

  • Mentor: Kamarra Bell-Wykes

An activist sets themself on fire.

What drove them to such an act?

Recipient of 11 Fringe Festival Awards, Patrick Livesey returns to Melbourne Fringe in this timely and confronting new solo work under the direction of Green Room Award-winner Benjamin Nichol (SIRENS, Kerosene).

'I hope this means something' ventures beyond the science of the climate crisis to uncover a mind undone by it. Following award-winning turns in DIRT and Naomi, Livesey dives beneath the banal to bring you a visceral, vulnerable and vital reflection on the weight of a dying planet on the human soul.

"A bravura performance" ☆☆☆☆ - Time Out (Naomi)

"Startlingly talented" ☆☆☆☆1/2 - The Age (Naomi)

"Livesey is a force in modern Australian theatre!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - Stage Whispers (Naomi)

'I hope this means something' is the inaugural recipient of the Melbourne Fringe Climate Crisis Commission, supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation.

This project is supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and received Cash To Create through the Fringe Fund.

patrickhlivesey.com

  • Duration: 80 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lights And Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Some Nudity, Mild Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Self Harm Or Suicide, Death, Mental Health.

Accessible Seating: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, please call Chapel Off Chapel’s Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets.

Auslan Interpreter for Fri, 11 Oct session - Cindy Boychuk

  • Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft
    12 Little Chapel St, Prahran, vic, 3181

    Wheelchair Access

    Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft is wheelchair accessible. Please call the box office to ensure an accessible seat/space is purchased. 

    Assistive Hearing

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    This venue has step-free access. The wheelchair accessible entrance is at the primary entrance for the venue.

    This venue has reserved accessible parking and on-street parking at the venue which can be used by permit holders.

    Patrons with access needs need to call venue in advance to make an access booking.

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  • Standard Seating: $35.00

  • Preview: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $50.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 6+: $20.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $26.25

"brilliantly written... a seventy-minute tour de force" - Theatre Matters

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"breathtaking... a blazing work of timely import" - Time Out

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"Startlingly talented... emotionally raw... an impossibly generous act of love and understanding" - The Age (Naomi, 2022)

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This venue has allocated seating and the best available seat(s) will be allocated to you.
A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

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Wednesday, 02 October 2024

7:30pm

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Thursday, 03 October 2024

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Friday, 04 October 2024

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Friday, 11 October 2024

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