Presented by State Theatre Company
By Nicki Bloom
Vale
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Subscriber Briefing
November
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December
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Originally commissioned by the National Institute of Dramatic Art
Joseph Vale is on top of the world. The self-made head of an eponymous hotel empire, he’s all set to spend New Year’s Eve toasting his successes and celebrating everything he has ever built. Along for the ride is his wife Tina, their newly graduated university educated daughter Isla and her ambitious young boyfriend Angus. Champagne corks pop, egos and ambition collide and the night catches alight with the arrival of an unexpected guest.
From the AWGIE award-winning writer of Little Bird comes this dark-as-pitch comedy with a sting in its tail. Like a collision between the wit of Edward Albee and a modern Greek tragedy, Vale explores ideas of inheritance, ambition, and the way family never loosens its chokehold on anyone. After his powerful turn in Betrayal we welcome back Mark Saturno in the title role alongside State Theatre Company Resident Artist Elena Carapetis and the wonderful James Smith (Volpone, Gorgon).
As Vale twists and turns, one thing becomes clear… this New Year’s Eve there will be fireworks!
Run time: 2hr 15mins (including interval)
Vale includes coarse language, adult themes and theatrical haze effects.
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People who are blind or have low vision can now book for Audio Described performances online: November 25 at 2pm and November 28 at 6:30pm
Download the Audio Description audio pre-show briefing and written notes.
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Director
Geordie Brookman -
Set & Costume Designer
Mark Thompson -
Lighting Designer
Geoff Cobham -
Composer
Hilary Kleinig -
Sound Designer
Andrew Howard -
Cast includes
Elena Carapetis, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Emma Jackson, Mark Saturno, James Smith
Dates & Times
Subscriber Briefing
November
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- P
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- P
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- ON
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- OS
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December
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P
- Preview
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ON
- Opening Night
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C
- Captioned
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AD
- Audio Described
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OS
- Off Stage Post-Show Party
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K
- Keith's Matinee Club
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NS
- Night With State
Sponsors
Originally commissioned by the National Institute of Dramatic Art
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