Theatre

The Sunline by Ivan Vyrypaev

A high-energy contemporary tragicomedy that pushes the boundaries of a couple's relationship.

  • Dates 04 - 19 Oct
  • Time 7:00pm (90 minutes)
  • Venues Russian House
$35.00
Sessions & Tickets
A woman with curly hair stares intensely forward, wearing a white shirt. In the background, a man in a grey sweatshirt gestures toward her.
A tense and emotional moment is captured between two performers in a dark setting. On the left, one individual is pointing with a sharp gesture, their expression intense as if delivering a reprimand or accusation. They are dressed in a light grey sweater and stand in a forceful posture. On the right, the other individual reacts with visible distress, their hand on their head as though overwhelmed or anguished. They are wearing a white blouse and darker pants, and their body language conveys confusion or frustration.
A dramatic scene between two performers in an indoor setting. The individual in the foreground wears a light grey sweater and patterned pants. They have an expressive, slightly bewildered look, with their arms outstretched as if in disbelief or exasperation. In the background, a second person dressed in a loose white shirt is sitting on the floor, leaning back with a dazed expression.

Image Credit: Yaling Shiu

A woman with curly hair stares intensely forward, wearing a white shirt. In the background, a man in a grey sweatshirt gestures toward her.
A tense and emotional moment is captured between two performers in a dark setting. On the left, one individual is pointing with a sharp gesture, their expression intense as if delivering a reprimand or accusation. They are dressed in a light grey sweater and stand in a forceful posture. On the right, the other individual reacts with visible distress, their hand on their head as though overwhelmed or anguished. They are wearing a white blouse and darker pants, and their body language conveys confusion or frustration.
A dramatic scene between two performers in an indoor setting. The individual in the foreground wears a light grey sweater and patterned pants. They have an expressive, slightly bewildered look, with their arms outstretched as if in disbelief or exasperation. In the background, a second person dressed in a loose white shirt is sitting on the floor, leaning back with a dazed expression.

  • Presented by: Malevich Theatre

  • Performed by: Dmitry Volcon and Julia Burns

  • Written by: Ivan Vyrypaev

The Sunline is a seminal work by playwright Ivan Vyrypaev. Based in Poland, his works have been translated into seven languages and are celebrated across Europe. Nominated for several Golden Mask Awards, the New York Times lauded him as “Europe’s most promising playwright”.

This is the first English translation of The Sunline. The team at Malevich Theatre translated this play with blessings from Vyrypaev over the last year and a half. We played to a sold out first season in June this year and are looking forward to bringing it back for the Melbourne Fringe.

The magic of Vyrypaev’s writing lies in his raucous sense of absurdist and grotesque humour, while simultaneously uncovering deeper truths. The Sunline is particularly intriguing as it advocates for perseverance through adversity in relationships. It tackles the raw and often toxic nature of long-term love, drawing out the real pain and irrationality. Vyrypaev’s The Sunline draws parallels to Chekhov’s A Marriage Proposal, particularly in its exploration of communication breakdowns and misunderstandings.

About Malevich Theatre

Contemporary Eastern European Theatre
Dmitry Volcon (Kazakhstan) and Julia Burns (Australia) present a contemporary absurdist play by Ivan Vyrypaev.
Vyrypaev is a Russian playwright currently living in exile in Poland.

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Strong Coarse Language, Sudden Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Sexual Assault Or Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence, Staged Violence, Smoking On Stage.

  • Full: $35.00

  • Group 6+: $16.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Friday, 04 October 2024

7:00pm

Russian House

 Past Event

Saturday, 05 October 2024

7:00pm

Russian House

 Past Event

Friday, 11 October 2024

7:00pm

Russian House

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Friday, 18 October 2024

7:00pm

Russian House

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:00pm

Russian House

Sold Out
 Past Event

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