Synopsis
24 – 27 September
Get ready to fall in love all over again.
“I believe in touch. I believe in song. I believe she remembers him. I believe the perfect girl can always meet the perfect boy. I believe we are not alone in the universe.”
A father prepares himself for the day he lets go of his daughter’s hand. A young man breaks up with his girlfriend so they can both follow their dreams. A couple play nice in public to hide the fractures at home. A woman rebuilds herself along with a flood-devastated city. A working mum contemplates taking the photographs of her late husband down from the fridge. A grandmother dreams of seeing her grandson’s face. A renowned 100-year-old scientist ponders the one great earthly puzzle he was never able to solve: ‘What is love?’
Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author – and one of Australia’s finest journalists – Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: ‘Can you please tell me a love story?’
What followed was Dalton’s unashamedly joyous collection of Love Stories, and the creative team behind the smash-hit page-to-stage adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe (director Sam Strong and writer Tim McGarry) reuniting to bring to life Dalton’s latest warm, wise, poignant, funny and moving story about love, in all its guises.
“It dives into the chaos of love – the joy, the pain, the laughter, the heartbreak… sending you back to the streets feeling just a little more alive” –The Guardian
“In a time when we need joy more than ever, Love Stories lifts the spirit.” – Arts Hub
Ticket prices
Wednesday & Saturday matinee performances
Premium Standard
$118.00
Premium Concession^
$108.00
Premium Groups 4+ (per person)
$98.00
A Reserve Standard
$97.00
A Reserve Concession^
$88.00
A Reserve Groups 4+ (per person)
$78.00
B Reserve Standard
$70.00
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening performances
Premium Standard
$129.00
Premium Concession^
$119.00
Premium Groups 4+ (per person)
$110.00
A Reserve Standard
$109.00
A Reserve Concession^
$99.00
A Reserve Groups 4+ (per person)
$89.00
B Reserve Standard
$70.00
* Available Concessions: Pension Card holder, Full Time Student, Health Care Card holder
* A transaction fee applies. This range includes Concession, Groups or Package prices which have specific requirements. Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only.
Dates & Times
Wednesday 24 September, 7.30pm
Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm (Opening Night)
Friday 26 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 27 September, 1.30pm (Audio Described) & 7.30pm
Cast & Creative
CREATIVES
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories Additional Writing and Story: Trent Dalton and Fiona Franzmann
Adaptor: Tim McGarry
Director/Dramaturg: Sam Strong
Choreographer, Movement Director and Intimacy Coordinator: Nerida Matthaei
Associate Director: Ngoc Phan
Set & Costume Design: Renee Mulder
Lighting Design: Ben Hughes
Video Design: Craig Wilkinson
Composition & Sound Design: Stephen Francis
CAST
Rashidi Edward – Jean Benoit
Jason Klarwein – Husband
Anna McGahan – Wife
Valerie Bader – Ensemble
Hsin-Ju Ely – Ensemble
Joss McWilliam – Ensemble
Ngoc Phan – Ensemble
Bryan Probets – Ensemble
Will Tran – Ensemble
Jacob Watton – Ensemble
Antony Dyer – Camera Operator
PRODUCTION
Production Manager: Chris Goeldner
Company Manager: Pip Loth
Stage Manager: Lucy Kelland
Assistant Stage Manager/Wardrobe: Jasmin Flynn
Sound Operator: Matt Erskine (Sydney)
Sound Operator: Israel Leslie (Tour)
Video Systems Tech: Josh Braithwaite
Lighting Programmer: Tom Broadhurst
General Management by Alex Woodward and Sophie Watkins for Woodward Productions on behalf of Brisbane Festival and QPAC.
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents a QPAC / Brisbane Festival production.
DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, with no interval.
ACCESS SERVICES:
Saturday 27 September, 1.30pm – Audio Described
WARNINGS:
This performance contains loud sound noises, strobe lighting, haze and smoke effects.
Please note this performance also contains strong language, references to depression, suicide, domestic violence, sexual references and adult themes.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is recommended for audiences aged 15+
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
SEATING PLAN
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CONCESSIONS
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