B SharpThe Downstairs Theatre is home to B Sharp which presents an annual season of independent works curated by Company B. In partnership with independent artists, B Sharp presents dynamic small-scale works inspired by big visions and big hearts. The season delivers a vibrant range of theatrical voices in an intimate setting: new Australian works, reinvented classics and the very best of contemporary international writing. Now in its eleventh year, the program has grown to hold a unique place in the Australian theatre landscape and over the next few years will continue to grow as a hub for new work, new ideas, new collaborations and stories that need to be told up close and within spitting distance! This season is made possible through the dedication and passion of the independent artist involved, many of whom give their time without guarantee of remuneration. B Sharp Season BrochureIf you’d like to receive a copy of the 2009 Season Brochure, email your postal details to bsharp@belvoir.com.au B Sharp BulletinArtists and companies wishing to join our general B Sharp email list click here and hit send on your email program. For media enquiries please contact: Siobhan Robertson
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B SHARP AUGUST – DECEMBER SEASON LAUNCHED!Following on from some stunning work already this year at B Sharp including Ladybird, Ollie and the Minotaur and Beyond the Neck, we’re now thrilled to launch the August – December season. You’ve still got a few weeks to catch Whore, Rick Viede’s debut play and recipient of the 2008 Griffin Award, directed by Christopher Hurrell. July brings the world premiere of a new dramatic adaptation of Nikolai Leskov’s marvellous novella Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. Adapted by Robert Couch and directed by Joseph Couch this journey into the femme-fatale tradition promises to be a winter treat crackling with intrigue. The August – December program offers a hand-picked selection of surprising and adventurous work we can’t wait to share, beginning with some fantastic contemporary international writing and the Sydney premiere of Will Eno’s sharp and witty, Thom Pain (based on nothing). This play has been generating buzz around the globe and we’re thrilled that director Sam Strong and Luke Mullins have teamed up for this exciting new production. Next up filmmaker Peter Carstairs (September) makes his debut at B Sharp with Martin McDonagh’s The Lonesome West. A black comedy full of family conflict, accidental death and a spectacular array of religious figurines, Toby Schmitz and Travis Cotton take to the downstairs stage as a pair of rogue Irish brothers. Fresh from his Company B production of The Promise, Simon Stone and The Hayloft Project premiere their new work The Only Child; an intimate and delicate study of one couple’s struggle to deal with guilt, grief and the evaporation of love inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s Little Eyolf. B Sharp is also delighted to present the world premiere of Silver, written and performed by Matthew Whittet. Directed by Ben Winspear, Silver was developed through the B Sharp creative development program. Running for a limited season only, Silver promises to be a real storytelling treat – mesmerising in its simplicity – so be sure to get in quick. Shannon Murphy returns to B Sharp after her award-winning production of My Name is Rachel Corrie with the Australian premiere of Bliss, a surreal and provocative text by Québécois playwright Olivier Choinière. Veering between humour and horror, Bliss is a remarkable exploration of our contemporary world and its obsession with fame and celebrity. To celebrate the beginning of summer, our investigation of the classics continues with Eamon Flack’s refreshing production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Transforming the theatre into a glittering world of desire, mischief and revelation, this production is the end-of-year party not to miss. See you at the theatre soon! Annette Madden Tahli Corin B SHARP 2009 SEASON MARCH - JULY ANNOUNCED!2009 is set to be a year full of surprises. March – July presents five diverse works each offering an individual, handcrafted experience. Fantastic stories from near and far told with bold artistic vision and clear Australian voices.
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Buy a Sharp Card and save even more in 2009!Purchase a Sharp Card through the Company B Box Office for just $10 and you’ll be entitled to $23 tickets for you and your guest for all productions in the 2009 B Sharp Season. That’s a $6 saving on the adult price of $29 which means that you recoup your money in your first purchase and keep on saving through out the year. As well as keeping you posted on B Sharp news, events and other exclusive offers, you’ll receive year-round discounts at Berkelouw Books and Palace Cinemas. Philip Parsons Young Playwright's Award 2009The Philip Parsons Young Playwright’s Award is presented annually to a writer under the age of 35 whose work demonstrates an original and compelling theatrical voice. The recipient is given a rare opportunity – a paid commission to write a new work supported by Company B. |
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