It’s a fine line between pleasure and pain.
Chrissy Amphlett was a seismic force in a school uniform. She had the raw talent, stage-conquering energy and the rock’n’roll rasp. Her audacious blend of sexuality and vulnerability defined a generation. As the front woman for the Divinyls she exploded onto the male-dominated scene, taking the band from the sticky carpets of Australian pubs to the top of the charts.
Now, beloved performer and writer Sheridan Harbridge (Prima Facie) fronts the band in an electrifying new cabaret that captures Chrissy's fierce spirit through her words and songs. Co-created with multi-award-winning director Sarah Goodes (Julia), Amplified will take you on a kaleidoscopic tour through the eyes of fans and people who knew her into the heart of an artist well ahead of her time.
1hr 30min. No interval.
11th June, 2025
13th June, 2025
Wheelchair access is provided via elevators and shorter ‘jump lifts’ throughout spaces and theatres. Accessible bathrooms on all levels including in dressing rooms.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Catch any Swanston St tram to Stop 1 – Melbourne University tram stop to enter the campus via Monash Road (Gate 4) or the amphitheatre (Gate 6).
BY BICYCLE: The University encourages cycling as a mode of transport and is always developing their campuses with bicycle facilities in mind. A large proportion of bicycle racks on campus are checked by security and covered by CCTV. There are a number of bicycle lock up racks directly opposite the Arts & Cultural Building entrance on Monash Road.
BY CAR: The closest car park is the Eastern Precinct Car Park at 375 Cardigan Street, Carlton, near the corner of Elgin Street. This car park is an approximate 5-minute walk from the venue, with access across Swanston St via the Elgin St footbridge. There is also Ace Parking Car Park at 265 Faraday Street, Carlton, which is opposite the Monash Road entrance (Gate 4).
"Some theatre people constantly surprise you, popping up in the most unexpected places, and whose names alone can spur you to buy a ticket. Sheridan Harbridge is one such artist." - ABC
Director and Co-Creator: Sarah Goodes
Performer and Co-Creator: Sheridan Harbridge
Musical Director: Glenn Moorhouse
RISING: Amplified runs for 1hr 30min. No interval.
RISING: Amplified is at Melbourne's Union Theatre | University of Melbourne, which is located at Arts and Cultural Building, 159 Monash Road, Parkville, Melbourne, 3010.
RISING: Amplified tickets start at $74.
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