SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL.
Ignited by the album that defined a generation, featuring beloved hits such as ‘You Oughta Know’, ‘Head Over Feet’, ‘Hand In My Pocket’, and ‘Ironic’, Jagged Little Pill, the smash hit, Award winning musical, staring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Mary Jane Healy, is now playing at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne!
Nominated for 15 Tony Awards® (the most of any show), and a recent Grammy® winner for Best Musical Theatre Album, this electrifying production about a perfectly imperfect family living in 21st century suburbia “vaults the audience to its collective feet” (The Guardian).
With music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette and an original story written by Oscar Award winner Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully), this explosive production is Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin), Movement Direction and Choreography by Olivier Award winner Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Music Supervision, Orchestrations and arrangements by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt.
Joy, rage, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE: everything we’ve been waiting and hoping to see is now on stage in this exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music.
You live, you learn, you remember what it’s like to feel truly human at JAGGED LITTLE PILL.
2hrs 40min (inc interval)
Recommended ages 14yrs+. This production contains strong language, adult themes, drug use, and moments of sexual violence that some may find upsetting.
25th January, 2022
16th March, 2022
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.
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.
"Burns with passion. I want to see it again and again" - Rolling Stone
"Vaults the screaming audience to its collective feet" - The Guardian
"I am beyond excited and privileged to be part of this incredible show. I have such admiration for the key creative team in Alanis, Diablo and Diane who created a show full of hart, courage, determination and vulnerability which I am looking forward to brining to the role of MJ.” Natalie Bassingthwaighte
CREATIVE:
Lyrics: Alanis Morissette
Music: Alanis Morissette & Glen Ballard
Book: Diablo Cody
Music Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements: Tom Kitt
Movement Direction, Choreography: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Director: Diane Paulus
CAST:
Mary Jane Healy: Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Steve Healy: Tim Draxl
Frankie Healy: Emily Nkomo
Nick Healy: Liam Head
Jo: Maggie McKenna
Bella: Grace Miell
Phoenix: Aydan
Ensemble: Josh Gates, Imani Williams, Caleb Jago-Ward, Mon Vergara, Baylie Carson, Georgina Hopson, Noah Mullins, Trever Santos, Isabella Roberts, Marie Ikonomou, Bella Choundary, Jerome Javier, Romy Vuksan, Giorgia Kennedy, Matthew Hamilton, Coby Njoroge,
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