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6–10 JANUARY Carriageworks $55–$65 + BF
The Last Season
PAST EVENT
The Last Season
6–10 JANUARY Carriageworks $55–$65 + BF
PAST EVENT
6–10 JANUARY
Carriageworks
The Last Season
$55–$65 + BF
PAST EVENT
FORCE MAJEURE WORLD PREMIERE

From the acclaimed dance theatre company Force Majeure and director Danielle Micich comes a provoking work created in extraordinary times.  

Inspired by the music and themes of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, this world premiere production explores ageing, environmental destruction, speculative paths to human survival, and asks: ‘How did we get here? What have we built? How can we continue?’ 

With original text by Tom Wright and music by Kelly Ryall, The Last Season brings together Australian stage icons Paul Capsis and Pamela Rabe, the powerhouse Irish actor Olwen Fouéré, and an ensemble of 13 young performers in a vibrant intergenerational conversation.  

At this critical time in human history, Force Majeure continues its commitment to making work exploring and questioning contemporary culture.  

Runtime: 75 mins

Wheelchair Access Audio Captioned
Venue
Performance Times

Wed 6 Jan at 7.30pm
Thu 7 Jan at 7.30pm
Fri 8 Jan at 7.30pm
Sat 9 Jan at 2pm*
Sat 9 Jan at 7.30pm
Sun 10 Jan at 5.30pm

*Captioned performance

Ticketing and Pricing

  • A Reserve Full Price – $65
    A Reserve Concession – $59
    B Reserve Full Price – $55
    B Reserve Concession –$50
    + booking fee

    Please note that paired seats cannot be split, therefore if you are after a single seat please select a seat that is on its own.
    If you are after other configurations, please contact the Sydney Festival office during business hours.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Entrance to Carriageworks is via an access ramp leading to the main entrance which is located at street level at 245 Wilson St. Accessible parking is available at the end of Carriageworks Way with entry via 229 Wilson Street. The Carriageworks car park also includes four mobility parking spaces.  

Audio Captioned Performance
There will be a captioned performance on Saturday 9 January at 2pm.

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome at Carriageworks.  

Important Info

Face masks are mandatory at all Sydney Festival events for all patrons 13 years and older, in line with NSW Government regulations. A face mask is required at all times while inside foyers, theatres and outdoor venues, including during performances. Children 12 and under are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

All festival patrons will be seated in line with current NSW Public Health regulations. Tickets to this event are sold to 75% of capacity. The current regulations allow patrons to be seated alongside each other and not socially distanced within the theatre. If, at the theatre, you have any concerns in relation to this, please approach an usher for assistance. Patrons may not move between seats unless directed by an usher.

Warning – this performances contains herbal cigarettes, loud noise/music, strobe and flashing lights, haze effects, and scenes of a violent nature.

Complete lockout –latecomers will not be admitted. 

Cast and Credits

Director & Choreographer Danielle Micich
Music Kelly Ryall
Text & Dramaturgy Tom Wright
Set & Costume Designer Marg Horwell
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Assistant Director Liesel Zink
Youth Company Rehearsal Director Elle Evangelista
Creative Producer Colm O’Callaghan

Performers
Paul Capsis
Olwen Fouéré
Pamela Rabe

Live Music Ensemble
Voice Susie Bishop
Percussion Niki Johnson
Electronics Kelly Ryall
Cello Freya Schack-Arnott

Youth Company
Isabel Bantog
Owen Beckman-Scott
Luka Brett-Hall
Maddie Brett-Hall
Imala Cush
Niamh Cush
Nicholas Edwards
Ember Henninger
Piper Kemp
Poppy McKinnon
Julia Piazza
Tallulah Pickard
Louis Ting

Production Managers Cliffie Rosenberg, Jason Thelwell
Stage Managers Brooke Kiss, Natalie Moir
Chaperones Milly Grindrod, Emma Squires

Commissioned by Carriageworks. 
Photography James Green and Brett Boardman
Concept and Art Direction Andrew van der Westhuyzen

Gallery images: Yaya Stempler

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