Sugary Rum presents the Australian Premiere of
Anatomy of a Suicide
Written by Alice Birch
Directed by Shane Anthony
“My mother always said to Live Big.
Live as much as I could.”
A startling theatrical triptych about three generations of mothers and daughters. For each woman, the chaos of what has come before brings with it a painful legacy. A powerful, unflinching look at a family afflicted with severe depression and mental illness.
“I have Stayed. I have Stayed - I have Stayed for as long as I possibly can.”
The director of the Old Fitz's acclaimed 2016 production of The Whale returns with this radically experimental new play from award winning playwright and screenwriter, Alice Birch (Revolt. She said. Revolt again and Lady Macbeth).
Winner of the 2018 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
★★★★★ - Time Out London
★★★★★ - Mail On Sunday
★★★★★ - The Sunday Times
Artists
Presented by Sugary Rum Productions in association with Red Line Productions
Playwright Alice Birch
Director Shane Anthony
Producer Gus Murray
Costume Designer Siobhan Jett O’Hanlon
Costume Assistant Bobbi Rickards
Set Construction Colin Emmerton
Composition Damien Lane
Set Design Shane Anthony & Gus Murray
Lighting Design Veronique Benett
Dialect Coach Danielle Roffe
Stage Management Caroline McAllister
Production Assistant Madeline Macrae
With Andrea Demetriades, Anna Samson, Kate Skinner, Danielle Catanzariti, Jack Crumlin, Teale Howie, Charles Mayer, Guy O’Grady, Natalie Saleeba, Contessa Treffone
“Stunningly original.” -
★★★★★ - Mail On Sunday
“Birch has crafted a rich, haunting, technically dazzling script.”
★★★★★ - Time Out London
“Most productions require one viewing. Alice Birch’s spellbinding and serious new drama is worth three.”
★★★★★ - The Sunday Times
Dates and Ticketing
Season: 12 June - 6 July 2019
Tickets:
$33.00 - $48.00
Performance Times:
Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 PM
Saturday Matinees (June 29 & July 6): 2:00 PM
Sundays: 5:00 PM
Running time: 105 minutes
Content Warning:
This production contains strong themes of mental health and suicide. If you have questions regarding the content of the play please contact our Box Office.
Additional Information
Seating at the Old Fitz Theatre is unreserved.
The Old Fitz Theatre is accessible to patrons with varying accessibility requirements. Please contact our Box Office at least 24 hours prior to your booked performance date on 0416 044 413 or boxoffice@redlineproductions.com.au to ensure we are able to assist you.
There is a lockout policy in place for all shows at the Old Fitz Theatre. Unfortunately latecomers can not be permitted and reentry to the theatre is not possible during the performance. Please visit our info page for more information.
Support Services
For support, please contact:
Lifeline (24/7) Call 13 11 14.
Emergencies - 000
Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
Anatomy of a Suicide is generously supported by Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation, City of Sydney & International Screen Academy