GASLIGHT at Comedy Theatre Melbourne Tickets
About GASLIGHT at Comedy Theatre Melbourne
"In this world there is always danger for those who are afraid of it" - George Bernard Shaw
Young, trusting, and fragile – Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting-room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s loving relationship with her partner Jack all that it seems?
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play introduced us to the powerful term we now use to describe an insidious form of deception and manipulation.
This liberating adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, which world premiered at the 2022 Shaw Festival, is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the “gaslighting” have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?
Run time
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
Categories
Age
Recommended for ages 13+
Start date
6th March, 2024
End date
24th March, 2024
Tickets
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Venue
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Accessibility
Entry to the Comedy Theatre is via Exhibition Street. There are several glass doors that remain open pre-show and during interval. There is a small step to access these doors, which as you move away from Lonsdale Street is reduced to a small lip. Ramp access can be provided by Front of House or Security upon request. A member of staff will be able to assist you upon arrival at the theatre.
There is step free access to the stalls from the Foyer.
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 GASLIGHT at Comedy Theatre Melbourne
"The perfect balance of drama and mystery" — Broadway World
Written by: Patrick Hamilton
Adapted by: Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Director: Lee Lewis
Set and Costume Designer: Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
Original Music and Sound Design: Paul Charlier
CAST
Bella: Geraldine Hakewill
Jack: Toby Schmitz
Elizabeth: Kate Fitzpatrick
Nancy: Courtney Cavallaro
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