An unhinged theatrical experiment about men and the animal inside them.
Three actors are thrown together to perform scenes at random from a controversial new play. What happens next will strain the limits of professional objectivity as their lived experiences blur with the violent narrative onstage. Shortlisted for the 2023 Griffin Award, Animal interrogates Australia’s crisis of masculinity in a feral fever dream.
CREATIVE TEAM
Directed by Cassie Hamilton and Flynn Hall
with Clay Crighton, Ryan Hodson and Mym Kwa
Playwright Cassie Hamilton
Lighting Design Jasmin Borsovszky
Sound Designer Zac Saric
Stage Manager Madelaine Osborn
Promotional Photographer Phil Erbacher
Presented by Ratcatch Theatre
Animal was developed with support of The Flying Nun program at Brand X, the Vault residency program at KXT bAKEHOUSE, Shopfront Arts Co-op's Open Shop program and the Inner West Council.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Dates: Friday 22 & Saturday 23 November, 7pm
Running time: 60mins
Auslan Interpreted performance: Saturday 23 November
CONTENT WARNINGS
Depictions of domestic and gender-based violence, animal abuse, bestiality, misandry and transphobia. Mentions of sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, homophobia, incest, suicide, self-harm and paedophilia.
Please be advised this work is currently in development. Check in closer to the performance dates for an updated list of content warnings.
TICKET INFORMATION
Price: $25 or $20 with an Artist Pass (contact access@brandx.org.au for financial hardship and Mob Tickets)
VENUE & SEASON ACCESSIBILITY
We welcome all visitors to ESCAC and are committed to making it accessible and inclusive for everyone. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible car spaces available out the front on Burton Street. We accept companion cards and welcome assistance animals.
Accessibility for individual shows is indicated on the show pages. Please refer to the ticketing site for the most up to date details, or contact us.
For access information on the venue, please CLICK to watch this video explainer.
HOW TO GET THERE
Car: On-street metered parking around the venue.
Bus: Oxford Street 2 minute walk (333, 373, 399, 392, 394 and M10 buses).
Train: Museum Train Station 10-minute walk.
If you would like to discuss access please contact access@brandx.org.au or call 8029 9040.
