Join us for Rita Kalnejais’s explosive work
First Love Is The Revolution
“I urge everyone to go see this play. You won’t be disappointed” - Theatre Matters ★★★★½
“Pleasantly surprising, completely charming…absolutely not to be missed” - Chuck Moore Reviews
Despite their killer instincts, a misfit teenager and a young fox fall in love. Torn apart by their complicated families and an ever-oppressive society, everything from morals to destiny is tested in this whirlwind romance. Comedic and scarily relatable, First Love is the Revolution is a zany portrait of finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you.
VCA graduate Rita Kalnejais (Babyteeth) writes a blood-splattered play, a provocative Romeo and Juliet pushed to the deranged extremes.
Throw aside your prejudices and enter into a world of full moons and fluttering hearts, directed by Emma Drysdale (Every Second) and starring Madeleine Magee-Carr (Flit) and Sam Eade (Straight White Males), alongside an endlessly amusing ensemble cast. But remember, these violent delights have violent ends. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
SHOW DATES
Bluestone Church Arts Space l 7-16 November
Wed - Sat eve performances: 7:30pm
Sat/Sun matinee performances: 3pm
Preview: Thursday 7th November
Opening Night: Friday 8th November
Relaxed Performance Saturday 16th November, 3pm (Auslan Interpreted unfortunately cancelled)
Duration: approximately 100 minutes
Age: Suitability: 15+
Content Warning: Coarse language, adult theme, violence, sexual scenes, strobe lighting effects, sudden loud noises, theatrical fog/haze. ( Content warning guidelines.)
With support from Maribyrnong Arts and Culture
Creative Team
CAST
Madeleine Magee-Carr as Rdeca | Sam Eade as Basti | Tara Daniel as Cochineal/Bailey Chicken | Greg Caine as Simon/Gregor Mole/Quentin | Conagh Punch as Thoreau/Rovis | Shanu Sobti as Gustina/Gemma/Smulan
CREATIVES
Director Emma Drysdale | Production Manager/AD Lansy Feng | Stage Manager Ella Campbell | Set/Costume Designer/Stage Manager Silvia Shao | Sound Designer Josh Mitchell | Lighting Designer Jarman Oakley | Tech Operator Darren Thao | Front of House/Marketing Assistant Megan Mitchell | Marketing Manager Lauren Gallina | Publicity Support Claire Burns | Stage Combat Seb Muirhead | Intimacy Coordinator: Rebecca Fortuna | Movement Coach Lily Fish | Graphic Designer Ash Tardy | Promo images photographer Ashleigh Colman | Intimacy Coordinator Rebecca Fortuna | Production photographer Sarah Clarke
INTERNS
Production Manager Assistant Yiwei Ju
