Closer Tickets
About Closer
Alice. Anna. Dan. Larry.
Four strangers caught in a destructive square dance where partners are swapped, lies are told and desire faces off with betrayal.
After 24 years, Closer, a cult classic by Patrick Marber returns to La Boite to get under the audience’s skin once again.
Artistic Director Courtney Stewart will direct an all-star Queensland cast in this critically acclaimed work that blends classical tragedy, comedy and melodrama in a contemporary and relatable setting.
The Olivier award-winning work follows the lives of out-of-towner Alice, photographer Anna, obituary writer Dan and dermatologist Larry over several years as they meet, bond, separate and move on.
Described as “bruising and beautiful”, Closer offers a confronting reality about how adults approach relationships.
Closer turns its intricate focus on sexual politics, examines the myths of love and romance and dissects the inevitable fall-out when adults cross the lines between love and lust.
A modern classic, 2024 marks 20 years since the film adaptation starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen hit cinemas and 27 years since the searing play premiered at London’s Royal National Theatre.
Run time
2hrs 25mins (incl. interval)
Start date
4th April, 2024
End date
20th April, 2024
Categories
Age
Recommended for ages 15+
Venue
La Boite, Roundhouse Theatre
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: Limited street parking is available around Kelvin Grove Village including on Gona Parade, Musk Avenue, Carraway Street and Blamey Street. QUT operates a Pay&-Display at Z9 Block, directly opposite La Boite Theatre along with other options around the precinct.
Secure Parking operates a carpark located on Gona Parade and Musk Avenue (opposite the Roundhouse); If you haven’t pre-booked your park, we strongly recommend arriving with ample time before your show to secure a spot.
BY RIDESHARE/TAXI: There is a designated drop off zone in front of our main entrance on Gona Parade for taxis, rideshares and visitors requiring ground level access. Simply set La Boite Theatre as your pick-up or drop off location.
BY ACTIVE TRANSPORT: If you prefer walking, scooting or cycling, there are great footpaths and off-road cycle ways near La Boite for you to access.
BY BUS: Bus stop #12 on Kelvin Grove Road is a 2-minute walk from the La Boite Theatre. Normanby Station and QUT Kelvin Grove Station are a 10-minute walk away. Routes include: routes 66, 325, 330, 340, 345, 390.
TRAIN: Roma Street Station is the closest train station, where you can connect with bus services that will bring you to Kelvin Grove.
More information about Closer
Playwright: Patrick Marber
Director: Courtney Stewart
Set & Costume Designer: M’ck McKeague
Lighting Designer: Glenn Hughes
Sound Designer & Composer: Wil Hughes
Cast: Sophia Emberson-Bain, Kevin Spink, Colin Smith and Anna McGahan
Presented by: La Boite Theatre
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