Theatre

This Is Living by Liam Borrett

Alice is cold, she's tired, and Michael won't stop telling her that she died twelve hours ago.

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Two individuals wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground look straight a head at the camera.
One individual wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground looking straight a head at the camera.
One individual wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground looking straight a head at the camera.
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Image Credit: Cameron Grant

Two individuals wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground look straight a head at the camera.
One individual wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground looking straight a head at the camera.
One individual wearing white and standing in front of a white back ground looking straight a head at the camera.

  • Performed by: Rebekah Carton & Damian Okulic

  • Directed by: Gavin Roach

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE.

Alice and Michael met six years ago. Three years later their daughter Lily was born. Now, in a Yorkshire meadow, just past midnight, they're having an argument. Because Alice is cold, she's tired, and Michael won't stop telling her that she died twelve hours ago.

Dealing with themes of loss, grief and heartache, this intimate portrayal of a relationship forces us to examine our own lives, Liam Borrett’s script seamlessly weaves past and present - switching without warning from comedy to tragedy and back again.

Praise for This Is Living by Liam Borrett:

"Gently affecting piece, full of compassion' - The Times

"Borrett's play balances on a tightrope between comedy and heartbreak... speckled with genuinely romantic and heart-wrenching moments" - A Younger Theatre
gavinroach.com

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Strong Coarse Language.

  • Content warnings: Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Death, Mental Health.

  • Full: $20.00

  • Group 4+: $10.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $15.00

  • Member discounts available

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"Carton and Okulic manage the very intimate and sensitive nature of their exchanges and their great rapport easily conveys the very touching essence of the story. "

stagewhispers.com.au

"This is Living is an excellent show supported by a fantastic creative team and led by two strong actors. A must-see for this Fringe season."

youshouldseeitmelb.com

"The acting is top-notch. Carton’s Alice is passionate, emotive, beautiful, sweet, and endearing. Okulic’s Michael is sensitive, gentle, nice, confident, and endearing."

artsreview.com.au

Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Thursday, 05 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 06 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 07 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

Hump Day
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Thursday, 12 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 13 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

Hump Day
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Thursday, 19 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Friday, 20 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

8:00pm

Meat Market - Stables

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