Sydney Theatre Company and Medina Apartment Hotels in association with PowerArts present

Spring Awakening

A New Musical

Book and lyrics by Steven Sater   

Music by Duncan Sheik

Based on the original play by Frank Wedekind

Directed by Geordie Brookman

Based on Wedekind’s shattering play of 1891, this exuberant new musical tells the tale of a group of teenagers embarking on the terrifying and thrilling transition from youth to adulthood.

Wendla begs her mother to explain where babies come from only to be fobbed off with mumblings about ‘the stork’. Melchior, more advanced in his sexual education, has been studying diagrams that would bring tears to the eyes of his elders. He and his mates have grasped basic theory… but when it comes to practice they’re as green as Wendla.

On a stormy, spring afternoon in the hayloft Wendla and Melchior succumb to desire. They’ve learned the joys of sexual awakening. Only later will they complete their education and learn of its potential to devastate.

With an exceptional score ranging from power ballads to grunge anthems that capture the spinetingling highs and lows of youthful desire, Spring Awakening has all the energy of a rock concert and all the power of a great drama. A new generation of performers, cast from open auditions, will take to the stage to realise this Tony Award-winning musical. It may be 1891 but when these exceptional singers burst into song they express electric inner worlds that will be instantly recognisable to anyone who is – or ever was – a teenager.

"Haunting and electrifying… This brave new musical has a shivery sensual allure unmatched by anything in the theatre right now." - The New York Times

"* * * * * Here it is at last, the answer to one’s prayers - a new musical bursting with ambition and achievement... It’s a blast to see this show whatever age you happen to be." - The Daily Telegraph (UK)

SYDNEY THEATRE
Schools Day   Wed 3 Mar
Pre-show Intro 10:30am, 45 minutes
Performance 12:15pm
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes, including interval
Post-show Q&A immediately following, 15 minutes
Suits   Years 11 - 12
Why Book?   Performed by a young cast, this is an award-winning rock musical that about adolescent sexual awakening. based on the great expressionist play by Wedekind.

This production contains partial nudity, strong language, and sexual references.
Recommended for audiences aged 15 years plus

Photos: Cybele Malinowski