METROPOLIS
April 21 - May 20, 2023
Presented by the Little Eggs Collective in association with Hayes Theatre Co.
Metropolis is a brand new musical adaptation. Based on Thea Von Harbou’s original science-fiction novel from 1925, the story presents a futuristic city with a false utopia that exists above a bleak hidden reality. Metropolis is considered one of the most influential science-fiction novels of all time.
BOOK AND LYRICS: Julia Robertson
MUSIC: Zara Stanton
Director: Julia Robertson
Music Director: Zara Stanton
Assistant Director: Natalie Low
Set Designer: Nick Fry
Lighting Designer: Ryan McDonald
Costume Designer: Ella Butler
Sound Designer: Christine Pan
Producer: Harry Flitcroft
Stage Manager: Natalie Low
Assistant Stage Manager: Joss Chalmers
Production Manager: McLane Catterall
Performers: Thomas Campbell, Tom Dawson, Sam Harmon, Selin Idris, Dominic Lui, Amanda McGregor, Tomas Parrish, AJ Pate, Joshua Robson, Anusha Thomas, Shannen Alyce Quan, Jim Williams
VENUE: Hayes Theatre Co
PREVIEWS: 21st April 2023
SEASON: 26th April - 20th May
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 40 minutes (incl 20 min interval)
PRICE: $69-$79
2023
SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS
WINNER
Best Stage Design for an Independent Production - Nick Fry
WINNER
Best Sound Design or Composition of an Independent Production - Zara Stanton
WINNER
Best Musical Direction - Zara Stanton
NOMINATIONS
Best Lighting Design of an Independent Production - Ryan McDonald
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Shannen Alyce Quan
Trailer:
Shot and edited by Brighteyed Productions, Max Melzer, Music by Zara Stanton
Cast:
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(he/him) FREDER
(he/him) ONSTAGE COVER
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(he/him) ENSEMBLE
(she/her) ENSEMBLE, PUPPET CAPTAIN
(they/them) GEORGI
(he/him) ENSEMBLE
(he/him) JOH FREDERSEN
(she/her) ENSEMBLE, DANCE CAPTAIN
(they/she) MARIA/ROBOT MARIA
(he/him) GROT
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