The Modern International Dead has opened!

It's on!

The Modern International Dead by Damien Millar has hit the ground running for its Victorian première. 

Theatre Press has this to say about it:

Powerful, important and immensely watchable theatre - The Modern International Dead is a highly recommended evening out.

Read Tania Herbert's full review on the Theatre Press site here.

Audience feedback has also been extremely positive. Comments from social media include:

...play was fantastic - hope the rest of the season goes well, it deserves to.

Opening night of "The Modern International Dead" - riveting performances & for a cause that is pertinent - thanks

Well done guys! Intense, unforgettable and some amazing stories!!

Congrats to all involved. 'The Modern International Dead' is a powerful think piece about the UN and its activities. Bring on more of this kind of theatre.

PLEASE NOTE: NO PERFORMANCES ON THESE DATES - FRIDAY 16, MONDAY 19 & THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER
BOOK NOW! ALL PROFIT TO THE ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE.

Performances:
WEEK ONE: Wed 14 Nov (Preview), Thurs 15 (Opening), Sat 16 & Sun Matinee 18 Nov (no show Friday 16, Monday 19)

WEEK TWO: Tues 20 – Sat 24 Nov (no show Thursday 22 Nov)
All shows commence 8pm (except Sunday Matinee 4pm)

Tickets:
$25 Full
$15 Concession (pension, f/t student, MEAA) & Preview
Pay what you can Tues 20th Nov (door sales only)

Bookings:
www.trybooking.com/BYUO
actomatic3000@gmail.com

Phone: 9005 7870
Twitter: actomatic3000
Facebook: facebook.com/actomatic3000

So come and check out this relevant and hard-hitting production. No gimmicks, no pretension, just some quality Australian theatre realised by a big effort from a small team of hard working people.

On the air

Playwright Damien Millar and director David Passmore speak with RRR FM's SmartArts host Richard Watts here - listen in at 1hr 33mins.

Cast member and Act-O-Matic 3000 co-founder Dan Walls speaks with Nicole Findlay on RRR FM's Grape Vine program here - listen in at 1hr 46mins.

photo: Ben Fon

photo: Ben Fon

photo: Ben Fon