MELBOURNE
2 -11 November 2023
fortyfivedownstairs
MELBOURNE 2 -11 November 2023 fortyfivedownstairs
Antipodes Theatre Company presents
ORLANDO
a new Electro-Folk Musical
BY RACHEL LEWINDON & WILLOW SIZER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CAST
Cameron Steens - New Work Manager & Producer
ORLANDO is a new electro-folk musical by Rachel Lewindon and Willow Sizer inspired by Virginia Woolf’s seminal novel of the same name that was first published nearly 100 years ago.
A young poet changes gender and lives for nearly 300 years in this whirlwind tale of romance and betrayal, using flourishes of poetry and satire to explore queer identity and the ease with which individuals can exist between binaries. Featuring five performers who all play the title character, this innovative theatrical and musical event is not to be missed.
Having seen Orlando’s development through auditions and subsequent intensives, I continued with production responsibilities, encompassing marketing and technical support.
★★★★ “Ambitious, free-spirited and intelligent.” – Limelight
“Fascinating…an intriguing and immersive experience [that] still teases the imagination almost a century after it was written.” – The Age
“Breathtaking…A sublime work of theatre that once again showcases the immense talent of independent creatives” – Australian Arts Review
"Uniformly gorgeous...it announces an enduring position for this fabulous independent local theatre company." - Theatre Travels
“A perfect interpretation…simply divine.” – Stage Whispers
“Haunting and richly layered…ambitious and entertaining” – Theatre Matters
“A buoyant and heartfelt work…profound and challenging” – The Blurb
“Thrilling…beautifully wrought…a lyrical, touching, thoughtful piece of theatre.” – Keith Gow
"A mesmerising production" – My Melbourne Arts
Performers AND Collaborators
Cast - Marty Alix, Manali Datar, Louie Dalzell, Willow Sizer and Kikki Temple
Musicians - Rachel Lewindon and Imogen Cygler
Voice of Virginia Woolf - Kristen Smyth
Covers - Sarah Fitzgerald, Mel O’Brien and Tomas Parrish
Creative AND Production Team
Composer and Musical Director - Rachel Lewindon
Writer (in collaboration with the cast) - Willow Sizer
Co Directors - Margot Fenley and Maude Davey
Movement Director - Belle Hansen
Set and Costume Designer - Bethany J Fellows
Lighting Designer - John Collopy
Sound Engineer - Evan Drill
Artistic Director and Producer - Brandon Pape
New Work Manager and Producer - Cameron Steens
Resident Stage Manager - Ashleigh Walwyn
Assistant Stage Manager - Thai Bullock
Sound Operator Rami Boles
Casting & Cultural Consultant (Development) - Kuda Mapeza
Cultural Consultant (Development) - Chels Morgan
Vocal Consultant - Zara Stanton
Publicist - Cameron Lukey
Social Media Manager - Chloe Towan
Photography - Angle Leggas (3 Fates Media)
Makeup Artist - Claire Blowers
Crew - Conor Beaumont, Vanessa Gregoriou, Chris Patrick Hanses, Cameron Steens and Lewis Spragg
