The Boys
By Gordon Graham
Direct from its Sydney Festival season - a powerful and dangerous descent into the darker parts of our culture.
07 Mar – 10 Mar
The Boys is a modern Australian theatre classic, made famous by the film of the same name.
Brett Sprague is just out of jail. Reunited with his mum Sandra and brothers Glenn and Stevie, he's ready to reclaim his life. But things have changed while Brett's been inside. Girlfriend Michelle may have moved on, Glenn's moved out and Stevie's about to be a dad. As Brett's disruptive force takes hold, tensions flare and he embarks on a drink-fuelled rampage, sweeping his brothers along with him - with terrifying consequences.
21 years after The Boys first burst onto the stage at Griffin Theatre Company's legendary Stables Theatre, Griffin's Artistic Director Sam Strong re-imagines this iconic story for a new generation.
"Utterly absorbing" - The Australian
Click here to watch a behind-the-scenes video and meet Director Sam Strong.
The production has critics raving following its Sydney Festival season. Check out some of these reviews:
"Knockout play. Knockout cast. Knockout production." - Curtain Call (Crikey) review. Click here to read.
"One of the most fiercely entertaining productions you're likely to see this year. Unequivocally recommended." - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds. Click here to read.
"Unmissable. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars" - ArtsHub. Click here to read.
Recommended for ages 15+. Contains strong language and violence.
To coincide with The Boys season, Merrigong Theatre Company will be fundraising for White Ribbon, Australia's campaign to stop violence against women. You can purchase a ribbon for $2 from IPAC's box office between 1 - 12 March 2012. All proceeds go the White Ribbon Foundation. For more information, visit www.whiteribbon.org.au
Image: Josh McConville. Photography: Katie Kaars
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Director
Sam Strong
Assistant Director
Luke Rogers
Designer
Renée Mulder
Composer
Kelly Ryall
Lighting Designer
Verity Hampson
With
Johnny Carr
Cheree Cassidy
Jeanette Cronin
Anthony Gee
Josh McConville
Louisa Mignone
Eryn Jean Norvill
Location
IMB Theatre
Pricing
Adult: $59; Adult early week (Sun - Wed)/Conc/Group 8+: $54; Conc/Group 8+ early week: $49; Under 30s: $34; School groups 8+: $20 (A $4.70 transaction fee applies to phone and internet bookings)
Performance Times
General Public:
Wed 7 - Fri 9 Mar 8pm, Sat 10 Mar 2pm & 8pm. Captioned performance: Sat 10 Mar 2pm. Post-show Q&A: Thurs 8 Mar 8pm
Schools:
Wed 7 & Thurs 8* Mar 8pm (*includes post-show Q&A), Sat 10 Mar 2pm.
Running Time
Approx 2 hrs 20 mins (incl interval)
