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What a Steal!

A sleazy used car dealership on the edge of crisis takes the stage for a new musical.

$32.00
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Two shady car dealers dressed in cheap, ill-fitting suits are bickering over a car key. Their boss looks over their shoulders, looking unconcerned and mildly interested by their behaviour.

Image Credit: Kai Clews

  • Written by: Matt Chan

  • Directed by: Matthew Packham

  • Presented by: UMMTA (The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association)

Sitting on the outskirts of a shady city without a name is a shoddy little used car dealership on the brink of financial collapse.

Its staff? Two sleazy salespeople, their eccentric boss and a nervous new hire with a poorly hidden secret.
All are plunged into turmoil when what seems to be the deal of a lifetime turns out to be a lot more than anyone bargained for!

With time ticking and the mafia now hot on their trail, our dealership heroes (can we call them that?) must band together, embarking on a madcap journey of chaos and intrigue to save the soul of their business before it all goes bust...

Expect thrilling hijinks, dodgy salespeople, divine providence and poor business practices in this new musical. Just make sure you don’t end up with yet another heavily used car from these frauds.

About The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association (UMMTA)

The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association is a student-run theatre company established in 2002. UMMTA provides opportunities for up-and-coming theatre makers to participate in presenting full-length existing musicals and new musical theatre works, as well as taking part in events and learning opportunities. Through these projects, UMMTA aims to give its members the opportunity to grow and develop their skills and abilities in a safe, inclusive and fun theatre context.

UMMTA has produced a string of hit musicals, including last year's Melbourne Fringe Festival run of 'Charlie's Cultish Christmas', Spamalot (2023, winning Union House Theatre Awards for its outstanding set, sound design and lead performer) and Footloose (2022, nominated for 3 Music Theatre Guild Victoria Awards). Additionally, UMMTA's annual Sitzprobe offers the chance for new musical theatre writers and composers to take part in staging excerpts of their works with the support of a full production team, helping to develop emerging talent and works like 'What a Steal!'.

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  • Duration: 75 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Moderate Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Staged Violence, Drug References, Alcohol Use, Death, Murder, Use Of Replica Weapons, Police Violence, Car Crash, Mafia, Interrogation, Suicide References.

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.

 

  • 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

    Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft is hearing loop accessible. Please advise of access requirement when buying tickets.

    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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  • Full: $32.00

  • Concession: $26.00

  • Group 6+: $25.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

"... a standout from the night, with clever writing and tasteful direction" - thetheatre.au ('What a Steal!' as part of The 2024 Sitzprobe)

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"Lockie Carmichael (one of the two car salesmen) was just wonderful", "a really goofy, rambunctious ride" - PRAISE DIONYSUS! ('What a Steal!' as part of The 2024 Sitzprobe)

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Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

7:30pm

Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

7:30pm

Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

7:30pm

Chapel Off Chapel - The Loft

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