Theatre

The Les Darcy Show

Life on the battlefield, a celebration of the rise and fall of Australia's forgotten boxing hero.

Dates 11 - 15 Oct
Time 6:30pm (60 minutes)
Venue The MC Showroom - The Showroom

$35.00

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English no barrier

Les Darcy is seen bruised after what has been a fierce fight; he aims his next punch towards the camera.

Past Event

Theatre Fringe Fund

Image Credit: Brandon Armstrong - Femmural

Presented by: Femmural
Directed by: Brandon Armstrong
Written by: Jack Hibberd

Les Darcy, an Australian icon at risk of being lost to time. Born in Maitland in 1895, he rose to great acclaim and became a world-renowned middle-weight boxing champion, hailed as the ‘Maitland Wonder.’ In search of fame and fortune, he travelled to the USA and faced a great deal of controversy surrounding alleged draft-dodging, however, his US career was not to be, after his sudden and tragic passing. More than 100 years after his death the Les Darcy legend lives on. What can we learn about generational trauma, structured versus unstructured violence and toxic masculinity, by re-examining this established work?

Femmural's production will ask whether we can ever have a peaceful world when nations continue to teach their youth that the only place they can render sacrifice, is the battlefield?

This project received Cash for Equity through the Fringe Fund, as part of the Ralph Mclean Microgrants program.

Duration: 60 minutes
Event Accessibility: English no barrier
Age suitability: M
Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lights And Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Sudden Loud Noises.
Content warnings: Violence, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Staged Violence, Alcohol Use, Misogyny, Sexual References, Death, War, Mental Health, Simulated Blood.

The MC Showroom - The Showroom
Lvl 1, 50 Clifton St, Prahran, VIC, 3181
We are situated on the second level (Level 1) of 50 Clifton St. We can be accessed by stairs only. There are 25 steps (including 2 landings) and handrails on both sides of the stairwell from street to foyer. Despite our efforts, due to the age and configuration of the building unfortunately wheelchair accessibility cannot be accommodated.

There are on-street and in-door public parking nearby.

There are no accessible toilets at this venue.

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Full: $35.00
Hump Day Discount: $26.25
Group 6+: $25.00
Extra Applause: $50.00
Blak Tix: $15.00
Concession: $30.00

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date	Time	Venue
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Hump Day	6:30pm	The MC Showroom - The Showroom Hump Day	Past Event
Thursday, 12 October 2023	6:30pm	The MC Showroom - The Showroom	Past Event
Friday, 13 October 2023	6:30pm	The MC Showroom - The Showroom	Past Event
Saturday, 14 October 2023 Sold Out	6:30pm	The MC Showroom - The Showroom Sold Out	Past Event
Sunday, 15 October 2023	6:30pm	The MC Showroom - The Showroom	Past Event