'Back to Back Theatre's work sits
amongst the most iconic and respected theatremakers of a
generation.'
Helen Cole, InBetween Time Productions, Bristol,
UK
Sydney Theatre Company presents
Back to Back Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company and Malthouse
Theatre
LASER BEAK MAN
Superheroes are made, not born.
Laser Beak Man is the quirky creation of Brisbane artist
Tim Sharp. A somewhat sardonic caped crusader, Laser Beak Man
has carved a niche in the pantheon of super heroes courtesy of
exhibitions of Tim's work around Australia including at The
National Museum of Canberra, Sydney Opera House and spots on ABC
television. Now he makes his stage debut in a new production
by Back to Back Theatre commissioned by STC.
Hailed as one of the most inventive, complex and courageous
performing arts companies in Australia, Back to Back Theatre has
been creating contemporary theatre work with actors with
disabilities for 25 years. The ensemble shares with its audience a
view of the world that is both heart-warming and provocative,
unified by Artistic Director Bruce Gladwin's arresting visual
style.
In this show, we follow the fortunes of a group of hopefuls
auditioning for the role of the beaked wonder himself.
Who will fit the lycra suit?
Journey to the realm of heroism, via the colourful collective
imagination of this talented ensemble.
Duration: 70mins (no interval)
Times: Tues 6.30pm; Wed - Sat 8pm; Sat
2pm; 16 Oct 12.15 (Schools Day)
Back to Back Theatre is assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body
and by Arts Victoria, City of Greater Geelong and ANZ Trutees.
Previews 20 - 21, 23 - 24 September
Season 25 September- 19 October
Tues 6.30pm; Wed - Sat 8pm; Sat 2pm; 16
Oct 12.15 (Schools Day)
Single ticket prices
Saturday evening $65
Adult $60
Seniors cardholder $50
Concession $40
Preview $45
Under 30 $35
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening $55
Adult $50
Seniors cardholder $40
Concession $35
Preview $40
Under 30 $30
Pre-season Briefing
Monday 16 September 6.15pm
At the Wharf
Audi Night with the Actors
Tuesday 8 October 6.30pm
Schools Day
Wednesday 16 October 12.15pm
Director and Devisor Bruce
Gladwin
Lighting Designer Andrew Livingston
Inspired by Tim Sharp's drawings of Laser
Beak Man
Devised by Back to Back Theatre ensemble, Tim
Sharp and David Woods
Photo Jeff Busby