Director. Dramaturg. Producer.
IN THE CLUB
By Patricia Cornelius, with songs by Jaguar Jonze
Directed by Kitan Petkovski
Annie, Ruby and Olivia are going out. They want to get laid, get loose, get love — but they are women in a world of men. Not just any men, gods among men, their beloved boys, the boys of the AFL. And the rules of the game out there in the world of the night club and the dance floor are merciless, and the lines of division are clear.
Written by one of Australia’s most awarded and uncompromising playwrights, Patricia Cornelius, IN THE CLUB shines a fierce light on consent, coercion and sexual violence. This radically reimagined production directed by Kitan Petkovski (The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven, Burgerz) will feature songs by multi-award-winning recording artist Jaguar Jonze to create an empowering rally for change.
Theatre Works and Bullet Heart Club proudly present Melbourne’s premiere season of Cornelius’ brutally poignant play that bravely lifts the lid on a difficult subject and exposes the unwritten rules in the club.
★★★★ “Some of the year’s best theatre has faced down sexual assault in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Cornelius at the top of her game.” The Age
★★★★ "show-stopping moments are powerful, like edgy music-video clips. It’s hot-button theatre." Limelight Magazine
“Bullet Heart Club director Kitan Petkovski and a multi-disciplinary team of creatives have pushed boundaries creating a cataclysmic piece of musical theatre.”
Stage Whispers
"Petkovski has singular and powerful vision and is a director from whom brilliant work will continue to emanate."
Theatre Travels
“Skilfully directed, In the Club tightens the screws on bad behaviour and the boys’ code.” The Blurb
“A compelling and confronting theatre piece.”
Milk Bar Magazine
“This powerful play is a must-see.” Weekend Notes
“The overall production and Petkovski’s direction are highly proficient." ArtsHub
26 October - 11 November 2023
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street
St Kilda 3182
WRITTEN BY
Patricia Cornelius
SONGS BY
Jaguar Jonze
DIRECTED BY
Kitan Petkovski
CAST
Brigid Gallacher
Damien Harrison
Darcy Kent
Eva Seymour
Michelle Perera
Ras-Samuel
SET AND COSTUMES BY
Bethany J Fellows
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
Niklas Pajanti & Tom Willis
VIDEO DESIGN BY
Aron Murray
MUSIC PRODUCTION BY
Robert Downie
STAGE MANAGEMENT BY
Brigette Jennings
MUSIC DRAMATURGY
Ro Bright
PRODUCED BY
Bullet Heart Club & Theatre Works
PUBLICITY BY
Sassy Red PR
PROMO & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY BY
James Reiser
