People You May Know
14–16 December 2023
Lucid Theatre Co’s debut production, People You May Know, is a passion-project from some of Canberra’s most promising young minds in theatre (if we do say so ourselves). The play interweaves multiple story lines, each employing a unique dramatic style to provide a new take on a tale as old as… long as university-age students have been around. Exploring the very best and most crucial topics discussed amongst young people to this day – namely: gossip, toxic friendships, the internet and, most importantly, a sex scandal. As most stories do at university, our story begins with a party. Throughout the night mediocre attempts are made to rekindle old friendships, seek out important gossip, find a worthy hook-up, and most importantly: have a drink. Influencer Isla Gen delivers some exciting news to her closest circle: she has just been nominated for the Chancellor’s medal. This sparks celebration and jealousy (shhh) for the cast of young characters whose differences create beautiful disharmony when they are faced with a life-altering event the morning after: the internet has stopped. Like, for good. Without the crutch of the internet, the shocking truth is revealed in all aspects in a way these people (or us, tbh) have never experienced before. Follow along as sh*t well and truly hits the fan (these kids have no idea what they’re doing!!!!). This play is at the most, the most life changing theatre experience you will ever experience, combining sharp wit with surprisingly heartfelt sincerity to generate a revolutionary youth theatre production. At the very least, though, it is a perfect night out at the theatre as we enter the Christmas season. Don’t miss People You May Know! This work is supported by Canberra Theatre Centre's Sector Development Program.CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease. Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Show details:
Synopsis
14–16 December 2023
Lucid Theatre Co’s debut production, People You May Know, is a passion-project from some of Canberra’s most promising young minds in theatre (if we do say so ourselves). The play interweaves multiple story lines, each employing a unique dramatic style to provide a new take on a tale as old as… long as university-age students have been around. Exploring the very best and most crucial topics discussed amongst young people to this day – namely: gossip, toxic friendships, the internet and, most importantly, a sex scandal.
As most stories do at university, our story begins with a party. Throughout the night mediocre attempts are made to rekindle old friendships, seek out important gossip, find a worthy hook-up, and most importantly: have a drink. Influencer Isla Gen delivers some exciting news to her closest circle: she has just been nominated for the Chancellor’s medal. This sparks celebration and jealousy (shhh) for the cast of young characters whose differences create beautiful disharmony when they are faced with a life-altering event the morning after: the internet has stopped. Like, for good.
Without the crutch of the internet, the shocking truth is revealed in all aspects in a way these people (or us, tbh) have never experienced before. Follow along as sh*t well and truly hits the fan (these kids have no idea what they’re doing!!!!).
This play is at the most, the most life changing theatre experience you will ever experience, combining sharp wit with surprisingly heartfelt sincerity to generate a revolutionary youth theatre production. At the very least, though, it is a perfect night out at the theatre as we enter the Christmas season.
Don’t miss People You May Know!
This work is supported by Canberra Theatre Centre’s Sector Development Program.
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Dates & Times
Thursday 14 December 2023, 7pm
Friday 15 December 2023, 7pm
Saturday 16 December 2023, 2pm (with Postshow Q&A) & 7pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Lucid Theatre Co.
CATEGORY:
Theatre
DURATION:
Approximately 90 minutes, with no interval
WARNINGS:
This performance contains coarse language and strobe lighting effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 16+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
The Courtyard Studio
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NEED TO KNOW
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