A Classic Fifty-seat theatre that hosts small scale, high-finesse productions.
Home to our ongoing season of theatre, Meraki Mainstage is our curated space for the Sydney Theatre scene. Fully soundproofed for an intimate and engaging experience, this space is designed to give emerging and independent companies and artists a space worthy of telling the stories they wish to share.
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Presented as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival
September 28 – 30 @ 7:30pm
BOOKING LINK: https://sydneyfringe.com/events/the-tale-of-the-wolf/
Fictional autobiography of a woman – half wolf, set within a fictional history of wolves in Australia, weaves comic domestic anecdotes with Angela Carter stories through physical theatre and storytelling.
The performance works through the body to dispel the shadows that lie between the leaves of stories we tell. The performance is a darkly twisted tale that seeks to reconcile us with our own natures. The performance speaks back to psychoanalysis from the point of view of an animal, restoring the wolf to its place in mythology as a figure of transformation.
The Tale of the Wolf was first developed in residency with Odin Teatret in 2017, supported by the Inner West Council’s Edge Spaces program in collaboration with Lucy Watson (Mads Clove) and presented as a work in progress at Teatr Brama’s Human Mosaic festival (Goleniow, Poland 2018).
World premiere at Sydney Fringe Festival in 2023.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Meraki Mainstage theatre / Green Room bar is located on the second level of Meraki and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via two separate flights of stairs from the ground floor (the second flight including a corner half way up), each of which has a handrail.
Adult: $35 – Concession: $30 – Preview: $20
Season: 11 – 21 October
Tuesdays – Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sat 14 + 21 October @ 2:00pm
Previews: 11 + 12 October @ 7:30pm
Opening Night: 13 October @ 7:30pm
Something Wicked presents
THE ITALIAN COMEDY
by Steven Hopley & Alexander Gibbs
Placebo is the owner of the most unfashionable fashion store in Venice, holding out against the rising tide of the capitalist Cello and his cut-rate clothing factory. On the plus side, it gives him time to play matchmaker to his young friend, Folio. But when there is unrest at the factory, and Folio’s revolutionary sister Messia is involved, Placebo gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to shelter the fugitive in his store – disguised as a mannequin.
Lovingly hand-made by award-winning playwrights Steven Hopley and Alexander Gibbs, influenced by recipes handed down from commedia dell’arte and the Marx Brothers, this spicy new comedy is fresh from the oven with extra cheese – make sure you get a slice while its hot!
Starring: Carla Field, James Hartley, Brendan Layton, Logan McArthur, Rosie Meader, Tess O’Sullivan, Nicholas Richard & Emilia Stubbs Grigoriou
Directed by Steven Hopley
Please note that Meraki Arts Bar is a strictly 18+ venue.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Meraki Mainstage theatre is located on the second level of Meraki and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via two separate flights of stairs from the ground floor (the second flight including a corner half way up), each of which has a handrail.
ANNOUNCING THE OXFORD CABARET FESTIVAL!
FOLLOW @MERAKISYD AND @OXCABFEST FOR ACT DETAILS AS THEY’RE RELEASED.
Submissions are now open!
TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 1st
Join us at the sensational new Meraki Arts Bar, nestled in the heart of Darlinghurst on Oxford Street, as we celebrate the creativity of both seasoned and emerging artists.
Experience the perfect blend of artistic immersion and casual networking in this multi-level arts hub. Performances come to life on the Meraki Mainstage, set within a cozy 48-seat blackbox theatre. Adjacent to this, you’ll find a sophisticated cocktail bar, creating an atmosphere that’s both refined and enchanting. This unique fusion ensures that performers can captivate their audience with a complete theatrical experience in a controlled theatre environment, all while maintaining the laid-back charm of a night out at a cabaret.
The Oxford Cabaret Festival is dedicated to providing a stage for all artists, making it more accessible and affordable than ever for newcomers and seasoned cabaret professionals alike to showcase their talents in a vibrant festival setting.
Come and be a part of the artistic tapestry of our city this October/November. Join us at the Meraki Arts Bar, where you can Experiment, Play, Discover, and help Cultivate our artistic landscape.
Adult ticket: $35 – Preview ticket: $25
Preview: Thursday 16th November @ 7:30pm
Opening Night: Friday 17th November @ 7:30pm
Season: November 18th – December 2nd.
Tuesdays – Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sat 18th, 25th, 2nd also @ 4:30pm
Presented by Little Triangle.
Music & Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver
Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy
With each click of the camera, life is captured, forever.
Click. Time stops. Enter the world of 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, where photography and music collide to capture moments frozen in time. Inspired by the photographs of Matthew Murphy, this thrilling song cycle tells a collection of unique stories through song. Ryan Scott Oliver weaves together a range of musical styles, from rock to pop, folk to jazz, each song inspired by a different photograph. The images and songs are windows into the lives of the characters, exploring themes of love, loss and the human experience.
Creative team:
Director & Designer: Alexander Andrews
Music Director: Jeremy Kindl
Producer: Rose McClelland
Running time: 90 minues, one act.
Please note that Meraki Arts Bar is a strictly 18+ venue.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Meraki Mainstage theatre is located on the second level of Meraki and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via two separate flights of stairs from the ground floor (the second flight including a corner half way up), each of which has a handrail.
35mm: A Musical Exhibition is presented by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
on behalf of Concord Theatricals
www.origintheatrical.com.au
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