ONCE at Comedy Theatre Melbourne Tickets
About ONCE at Comedy Theatre Melbourne
Following sold-out seasons in Sydney, the breathtaking musical ONCE makes its long-awaited return to Melbourne to make you fall in love all over again!
ONCE is an enchanting tale about a struggling Irish musician on the verge of giving up, when a charming Czech piano-player takes a sudden interest in his music. Set on the streets of Dublin and featuring an outstanding ensemble of performers playing their instruments live on stage, Once is a tender love story about reaching for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.
Based on the movie of the same name by John Carney, ONCE features a book by Enda Walsh and music & lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová. It's the only Broadway show with music that won an Academy Award®, Grammy Award®, Olivier Award and Tony Award® (including Best Musical).
With songs from the critically-acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning song ‘Falling Slowly’, this spellbinding musical will have you holding your breath from beginning to end.
Winner
8 Tony Award®, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Academy Award®, 1 Grammy Award®, 1 Olivier Award
Run time
2hrs 20min (inc interval)
Start date
6th May, 2023
End date
4th June, 2023
Categories
Age
Recommended Age: 12yrs+ Warning: language, haze & references to suicide.
Venue
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Accessibility
Wheelchair entry to the theatre is via ramp that is placed toward the right of the frontage, away from Lonsdale Street. Once inside the foyer, there are no stairs through to the auditorium.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Parliament Train station is approximately 260m from the Comedy Theatre. This is a City Loop station. There is an accessible entrance and exit located on Spring Street.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stop is Russell St Stop 7 – it is accessed by the 86 & 96 trams and is a level access stop.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is outside the Melbourne Marriott Hotel, corner Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets.
BY CAR: There is limited parking in the city, however patrons of the Comedy Theatre can avail of preferred parking rates at some nearby Wilson Parking car parks. This offer must be booked on their website before arrival.
More information about ONCE at Comedy Theatre Melbourne
★★★★1/2 “A beguiling, touching production of the gorgeous, bittersweet musical, based on the cult film” - Limelight
★★★★ "Hearts soar and music shimmers in deeply-felt, generous musical" - The Guardian
★★★★“It’s wonderful” - Time Out
Book by Music & Lyrics by Enda Walsh Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Richard Carroll
Musical Director: Victoria Falconer
Movement Director & Associate Producer: Amy Campbell
Lighting Designer: Peter Rubie
Set & Costume Designer: Hugh O'Connor
Sound Designer: Dylan Robinson
Associate Lighting Designer & Programmer: Lyndon Buckley
Costume Associate: Evelyn Everaerts-Donaldson
Voice and Dialect Coach: Linda Nicholls-Gidley
Production Manager: Barry Searle
Stage Manager: Joshua Broadbent
Assistant Stage Manager: Jessie Byrne
Deputy Head of Sound: Jess McCloughan
Guitar Technician - SYDNEY: Scott Davey
Guitar Technician - MELBOURNE: Louis Whelan & Tim Wilsdon
Wardrobe Supervisor: Katherine Nolan
Set Electrics: Nino Pace
Production Assistant: Eve Beck
Head Electrician: Padraig ‘Paddy’ Ó Súilleabháin
Lighting Team: Phillip Paterson and Matt Quince
CAST
Guy: Toby Francis
Girl: Stefanie Caccamo
Ex-Girlfriend/Understudy/ Dance Captain: Ruby Clark
Bank Manager: Anthony Craig
Eamon: Clay Crighton
Reza: Victoria Falconer
Svec: Pavan Kumar Hari
Da: Jay Laga'aia
Andrej/Guy Understudy: Abe Mitchell
Girl Understudy: Billie Palin
Billy/Da Understudy: Rupert Reid
Emcee/Understudy: Patrick Schnur
Baruska: Jennifer Trijo
Produced by Darlinghurst Theatre Company
By arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Tickets
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