Based on Frank Wedekind’s controversial play of 1891, this bold new musical tells the tale of a group of teenagers embarking on the thrilling, turbulent transition from youth to adulthood.
Synopsis: Wendla begs her mother to explain where babies come from only to be fobbed off with mumblings about ‘the stork’. Melchior, more advanced in his sexual education, has been studying diagrams that would bring tears to the eyes of his elders.
On a stormy, spring afternoon Wendla and Melchior succumb to desire. Fumbling their way into one another’s arms, they learn the joys of sexual awakening. Only later will they learn of its potential to devastate.
A smash-hit on Broadway, Spring Awakening won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and has since become a music theatre phenomenon throughout the world, garnering a cult following wherever it has travelled.
Driven by an exceptional score ranging from power ballads to grunge anthems that capture the spine-tingling highs and lows of youthful desire, this exuberant musical has all the energy of a rock concert and all the power of a great drama.
Director: Geordie Brookman Cast: Akos Armont, Clare Bowen, Ali Calder, Olivia Charalambous, Thomas Conroy, Helen Dallimore, Edward Grey, Andrew Hazzard, Nicholas Kong, Erica Lovell, Scott Morris, Berynn Schwerdt, Angela Scundi, Rebecca Lee Slade, Christy Sullivan, Jamie Ward, Alex Woodward
Musical Director: Robert Gavin Choreographer: Kate Champion Set Designer: Anna Tregloan Costume Designer: Tess Schofield Sound Designer: Steve Francis Lighting Designer: Niklas Pajanti Associate Musical Director: Eric Rasmussen
Spring Awakening
Sydney Theatre, Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay
Season: 9 - 28 February 2010
Bookings: (02) 9250 1777 or online at: www.sydneytheatre.com.au
For more information, visit: www.springawakeninginaustralia.com.au for details.
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