My Brilliant Career at Melbourne Theatre Company Tickets
About My Brilliant Career
Book by: Dean Bryant, Mathew Frank & Sheridan Harbridge
Based on the novel by: Miles Franklin
Directed by: Anne-Louise Sarks
Sybylla Melvyn is finding her voice.
Growing up in the 90s – the 1890s, that is – life doesn’t throw a lot of options at a girl. But life didn’t reckon on Sybylla. Forced to choose between romance and her own genius, her family and a future she defines, she’s decided she’s having it all.
Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career gets a bold new makeover that transforms one of the most enduring literary figures into a musical heroine for this very moment, with a live soundtrack that’s equal parts contemporary pop, folksy bush band and raucous pub rock. An adaption with edge, this re-imagining captures the playful and effervescent spirit of a young woman ready to take on the world.
A live theatre experience sure to blow the ceiling off, My Brilliant Career is led by the phenomenal Kala Gare (SIX) with an ensemble cast of actor/musicians including Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward, Lincoln Elliot, Victoria Falconer, Raj Labade, Drew Livingstone, HaNy Lee, Ana Mitsikas, Christina O'Neill, and Jarrad Payne. The fresh take on a literary classic has been adapted by music theatre’s beloved Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank alongside Sheridan Harbridge, directed by MTC's Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks, with Set & Costumes by Olivier award-winning Marg Horwell.
Categories
Age
Ages 11+
Start date
7th November, 2024
End date
21st December, 2024
Venue
The Sumner | Southbank Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
More information about My Brilliant Career
★★★★★ "An original homegrown musical that could smash it on the West End or Broadway is the holy grail of Australian musical theatre. This is it. This is the one." - The Age
★★★★★ "A funny, feminist triumph" - The Guardian
★★★★★ "Kala Gare as Sybylla is a genuine star: funny, charismatic, and with a voice that can trill and rumble and soar" - Australian Book Review
★★★★ "This is the boldest, brashest Sybylla imaginable – a Charli XCX rendition with the brat dialled up to the max" - Arts Hub
Based on the novel by: Miles Franklin
Book: Sheridan Harbridge & Dean Bryant
Music: Mathew Frank
Lyrics: Dean Bryant
Director: Anne-Louise Sarks
Musical Director: Victoria Falconer
Set & Costume designer: Marg Horwell
Assistant Set & Costume Designer: Savanna Wegman
Lighting Designer: Matt Scott
Choreographer: Amy Campbell
Orchestrator/Vocal Arranger: James Simpson
Cast: Kala Gare, Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward, Lincoln Elliott, Victoria Falconer, Raj Labade, Drew Livingstone, HaNy Lee, Ana Mitsikas, Christina O'Neill & Jarrad Payne
Full content warnings may be found on the MTC Content Guide.
Audio Described Performance: Sat 30 Nov 2pm & Tue 3 Dec 6.30pm | Tactile Tour: Sat 30 Nov 2pm | Open Captioning: Sat 7 Dec 2pm | Auslan Interpreted Performance: Tue 10 Dec 6.30pm | Relaxed Performance: Mon 16 Dec 6.30pm
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