We are so excited to share this $20 Preview (2 & 3 March, 7.00pm) offer for The Curators Australian Premiere production of Lauren Gunderson's amazing socio- political comedy THE REVOLUTIONISTS with all the students at APAC. Featuring APAC alumni, Asabi Goodman, the show features live song, dance and one hell of a lot of kick-ass action.
Ticket purchase is online at https://www.curators.com.au/shows/the-revolutionists
Set against the shadow of Madame Guillotine during The Reign of Terror in revolutionary Paris, 1793, four incredible women – all based in historical fact and all doomed - have a fictitious meeting that is hilarious, moving and fateful.
Into the studio of forgotten French playwright, philosopher and feminist advocate, Olympe de Gouges, wafts the glittering, vivacious but confused Marie Antoinette. How could France have got her so wrong? The tragic Charlotte Corday stops by – dagger in hand – on her way to assassinate that monster of the Revolution, Jean-Paul Marat, in his bathtub. You stick it to him, girl! Into this unlikely mix steps Marianne, a runaway French Caribbean slave who is intimately acquainted with the forces of oppression. Grounded, wise and determined, she understands exactly what she’s up against!
They all speak to issues of equality and empowerment that are vital, relevant and still so often unresolved for women across the globe in our 21st century world.
Infused with live song, exquisite haute couture-inspired period costumes and a set that echoes Paris Fashion Week, this production of The Revolutionists promises to be an unforgettable night of lush, bold, bolshie theatre.
Directed and designed by Curators’ founder, Michael Beh (Vincent River, Ghosts, The Third Beauty, Uncle Vanya) and featuring Curators’ ensemble members: Lisa Hickey (Ghosts), Amanda McErlean (Vincent River) and Lauren Roche (Ghosts) as well as Curators’ guest artist, Asabi Goodman (Harrow), The Revolutionists is an international hit show, not to be missed!
Cheers,
Michael Beh
Producing Director |The Curators Theatre