2009 Season

Creative Team

A play with songs by Matt Cameron and Tim Finn

 

DIRECTOR Simon Phillips
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Ian McDonald
SET DESIGNER Iain Aitken
COSTUME DESIGNER Adrienne Chisholm
LIGHTING DESIGNER Nick Schlieper
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Naomi Edwards
ASSOCIATE MUSICAL DIRECTOR Mathew Frank
ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER Chris Twyman
DRAMATURG Aidan Fennessy

 

WITH Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke, Linda Cropper, Matt Dyktynski, Sara Gleeson, Matthew Newton, Sarah Peirse, Jed Rosenberg, Greg Stone, Abi Tucker

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Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Qantas in association with Poor Boy Enterprises Pty Ltd and Llegup Pty Ltd present
POOR BOY
A play with songs by Matt Cameron and Tim Finn

 

From the pen of playwright Matt Cameron, Poor Boy is inspired by an original idea and songs from the legendary Tim Finn.

 

It's Jem Glass' seventh birthday. The cake is made, the party is about to start. But something's wrong. Jem has been fainting, he thinks there is a man in his radio and he is about to shock the rest of the family with a startling announcement.

 

A black cloud hangs over the Prior family home. Danny, the eldest son, was killed by a car seven years ago and the burden of grief borne by his widow and his mother has failed to diminish over time. All they have left are memories and regrets.

 

That is until Jem arrives at their house, claiming that he is Danny reborn.

 

As the lives of these two fractured families are flung together, the gripping mystery begins to unravel.

 

Poor Boy asks big questions about humanity and our place in the universe. What is a soul and if we have one, who owns it? What do we believe in? What is faith and how do we know when it is misplaced?

 

Poor Boy is inspired by, and infused with, new and existing songs from the legendary Tim Finn, including I Hope I Never, Ghost Girl and Persuasion.

 


2 hours 10 mins + interval



Song List
Poor Boy, Into the Water, Ghost Girl, In A Minor Key, Not Even Close, Underwater Mountain, Unsinkable, Out of this World, Walking Through the Ruins, Astounding Moon, Persuasion, I Hope I Never

Reviews

"If you're a fan of Finn's songs, it's a must-see, as songs past and present are woven through the drama." The Age

 

"Seductive... theatrical... for breathtaking visual sumptuousness, it's hard to trump." The Australian

 

“...a poetic, gently entertaining piece... beautifully staged" The Sunday Telegraph

 

"With music by Tim Finn, a script by playwright Matt Cameron, a snappy live band and a tight and committed cast, Poor Boy is a charismatic piece of new Australian theatre.... charming, well performed and, ultimately, an enjoyable experience." The Daily Telegraph


ACCESS PERFORMANCES:

 

Captioned Performances

Wednesday 29 July 1pm

Friday 31 July 8pm

Bookings via email to: boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au

 

Auslan Interpreted Performance

Friday 24 July 8pm

Bookings via email to: boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au

 

Audio Described Performance

Saturday 1 August 2pm

Tactile tour starts at 11.30am prior to the performance

Patrons for the audio description need to be seated 20 mins prior to the performance.

Cate & Andrew say...

Matt Cameron makes the most remarkable cocktails of comedy, sorrow and soulfulness. On top of which, this story is pitch-perfect with Tim Finn’s beautiful songs.

Dates & Prices

Now Playing!

Evenings:
Tuesdays – Fridays 8pm
Adults: A Reserve $80 / B Reserve $70
*Concession: A Reserve $65 / B Reserve $50
*Under 30: All $30
Saturdays 8pm
All: A Reserve $85 / B Reserve $75

Twilights:
Mondays 6.30pm
Adults: A Reserve $80 / B Reserve $70
*Concession: A Reserve $65 / B Reserve $50
*Under 30: All $30

Matinees:
Wednesdays 1pm
Saturdays 2pm
Adults: A Reserve $80 / B Reserve $70
*Concession: A Reserve $65 / B Reserve $50
*Under 30: All $30

Night with the Actors:
Monday 27 July 6.30pm
Post-show discussion with the cast and creative team

* Concession applies to Australian Pensioners, Full-time Students, Unemployed and Australian Seniors
* Concessions and Under 30s price not available for previews or Saturday evenings

Interested in corporate hospitality with STC?

We're offering great packages for Poor Boy through our partner, Platinum Pass. For more information please contact Sacha Marie Curtis on 02 9250 1755 or scurtis@sydneytheatre.com.au