MELBOURNE

May - September 2023

MELBOURNE May - September 2023

Antipodes Theatre Company presents A DEVELOPMENT OF

ORLANDO

a new Electro-Folk Musical

BY RACHEL LEWINDON & WILLOW SIZER

Adapted from Virginia Woolf

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Cameron Steens - 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.

Two development periods were held over a five-month period, culminating in the rehearsal period and the November production of Orlando. As New Work Manager and Producer, my responsibilities included coordinating auditions, the rehearsal venue, marketing, and providing feedback.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Creator and Writer - Willow Sizer

Creator and Composer - Rachel Lewindon

Director - Margot Fenley

Dramaturg - Maude Davey

Casting & Cultural Consultant - Kuda Mapeza

Cultural Consultant - Chels Morgan

Artistic Director and Producer - Brandon Pape

New Work Manager and Producer - Cameron Steens

Resident Stage Manager - Ashleigh Walwyn

COLLABORATORS

Marty Alix, Manali Datar, Louie Dalzell and Kikki Temple

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