CATCH AS CATCH CAN

CATCH AS CATCH CAN

9 - 31 October

CATCH AS CATCH CAN

by Mia Chung

Directed by Anna Houston

Presented by Empress Theatre

A darkly funny drama about family, friendship and the horrors of coming home.

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  • An AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

    Growing up together in blue-collar New England, the Phelan and Lavecchia households share decades of history: milestones and memories, triumphs and heartaches. But when Tim Phelan returns after a stint in California, his homecoming threatens to unravel the intricate ties that bind both families together.

    In Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, three actors bring six characters to life in a stunning theatrical tour de force, taking on the role of both adult child and their aging parent. Swerving across gender and generation, the certainties of family, friendship and identity are prised apart – with devastating consequences.

    Don’t miss the “destabilizing, electrifying perfection” of Catch as Catch Can (Helen Shaw, The New Yorker).

  • Production Company: Empress Theatre

    Playwright: Mia Chung

    Director: Anna Houston

    Set & Costume Designer: Kate Beere

    Lighting Designer: Aron Murray

    Cast (of 3): Andre de Vanny, Robin McLeavy, David Soncin

    This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.

  • Season: 9/10 - 31/10 (previews 9/10 & 10/10, opening night [invitation only] 11/10)

    Times: Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 5pm

    Ticket Prices:

    • Previews: $34.50

    • Cheap Tuesday: $39.50

    • Adult: $56-$86

    • Concession: $39.50-$66

    Note: ticketing for Mainstage productions at the Old Fitz Theatre operate on a Dynamic Pricing model. This system means prices increase in line with audience demand (determined by capacity targets), and ensures we are able to provide cheaper tickets for a period whilst also making sure artists - who are often contracted on a profit share basis - get paid. In the interest of full transparency, the structure of the model can be viewed in full on our Welcome page. Concession tickets will never exceed $66, and previews and Cheap Tuesday’s will not scale.

  • Approximate Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

  • Content Warnings: This production includes racist language and discussions of mental health and self-harm