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Tea Party!

Break all the rules at Tea Party! – a free event hosted by the Rollercoaster ensemble.

  • Dates 09 - 13 Oct
  • Time 2:00pm - 2:45pm, 5:00pm - 5:45pm, 12:00pm - 12:45pm (Come and go as you please)
  • Venues No Vacancy Gallery
FREE EVENT
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A man in a red blazer and black bow tie delicately holds a tea cup and saucer in front of an orange background as an outrageous party is in full swing behind him. The four people behind him are holding streamers and party poppers, and the scene is filled with orange and blue balloons.

Image Credit: Darren Gill

  • Created and Performed by: Rollercoaster Theatre

  • Directed by: Madelaine Nunn

  • Design by: Rachel 'Stoz' Stone

You are invited to Tea Party!

Dive into an immersive performance that turns the traditional tea party on its head. Let the Rollercoaster Theatre ensemble of neurodivergent performers and actors with intellectual disabilities guide you through a comedic exploration that challenges unspoken norms and expectations.

Savour a sweet selection of the absurd with a side dish of hilarity. Piping hot tea will be served and spilled as our actors envelop you in a world where nothing is as it seems. Choose to join the 'Tea Party!' as an active participant or be a fly on the wall and watch the magic unfold.

'Tea Party!' shines a light on the ridiculousness of social conventions, encouraging us to confront our preconceived notions about how interactions ‘should’ unfold.

This bold and visually striking performance utilises physical theatre and clowning techniques to create a stylised tea ritual that has to be seen to be believed.

Sound Design by Christian Biko
Lighting Design by Gabriel Bethune
Stage Manager Lexie Jaensch

About Rollercoaster Theatre Inc.

Established in 2007, Rollercoaster Theatre, Australia’s largest professional ensemble of trained actors with intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to offer a safe and inclusive space that champions authentic, autonomous representation, while elevating the profile of Neurodivergent performers and actors with mixed abilities.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to disability-led practices, supporting the individual artistic agency of each actor. We focus on showcasing the unique perspectives of the ensemble and empower them to tell their own stories through theatre, film and performance art practices. We strive for artistic excellence, constantly pushing the boundaries of form, experimentation, and new art mediums.

We deliver a variety of programs and services, including theatrical productions, film projects, and workshops, presented across established theatre venues, corporate functions, community events, educational forums, and festivals. Our work celebrates diverse perspectives, amplifies marginalised voices and contributes to a richer, more inclusive arts landscape.

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  • Duration: Come and go as you please

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: G

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Free Event

*Prices are subject to change without notice. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Sessions: In Person Events

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

2:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Free

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

5:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

Thursday, 10 October 2024

2:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
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Thursday, 10 October 2024

5:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

Friday, 11 October 2024

2:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
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Friday, 11 October 2024

5:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
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Saturday, 12 October 2024

12:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

2:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

5:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 13 October 2024

12:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Free

Sunday, 13 October 2024

2:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Free

Sunday, 13 October 2024

5:00pm

No Vacancy Gallery

Sold Out
 Past Event

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