PRODUCTION INFORMATION
“The fuchsia is bright."
Edith Aldridge is the youngest woman to be elected leader of her country. In a lush presidential suite in a heritage listed hotel, she has just ninety minutes to get ready for the biggest day of her life. Enter Rosie, a twenty-two year old makeup artist from the David Jones counter, sent to help Edith get camera ready. In Rosie’s capable hands, this morning will be a breeze. So long as they both stick to the brief.
Sheehan's astute and entertaining script challenges the trivialisation of beauty therapy, exploring the role that makeup and fashion play in how we perceive and receive women in power.
"Sheehan’s voice is sparkling fresh, and urgently of the now."
- Arts Hub -
2022 Finalist Max Afford Playwrights Award
Monument was developed through Red Stitch’s INK program.
Friday 25th Aug is an Auslan Interpreted performance with our partners at Auslan Stage Left. Please see the guide below to assist with booking.
Promotional photo by Robert Blackburn & Work Art Life Studios.
Production photos by Jodie Hutchinson.
CAST & CREATIVES
Writer Emily Sheehan
Director Ella Caldwell
Set & Costume Design Sophie Woodward
Lighting Design Amelia Lever-Davidson
Sound Design & Composition Beau Esposito
Assistant Director Ibrahim Halaçoglu
Makeup Advisor Harriet O’Donnell
Stage Manager Rain Iyahen
Assistant Stage Manager Eliza Stone
Design Intern Filipe Filihia
Cast
Julia Hanna
Sarah Sutherland
DATES & TICKETS
Previews 9 - 15 Aug | Season 16 Aug - 3 Sept
Wed - Sat 7.30pm
Sun - 6.30pm
Wed Matinees 23rd/30th Aug - 12pm
Thur 31st Aug - 12pm
Sat Matinee 26th Aug - 2pm
Sat Matinee 2nd Sept - 2pm (Filmed Performance)
Friday 25th Aug Auslan Interpreted
Q&A’s Post Show
Wed Matinees 23rd/30th Aug - 12pm
Thur 24th Aug - 7.30pm
Thur 31st Aug - 12pm
Wed 9 – Tues 15 Aug $28*
Wed 16 Aug – Sun 3 Sept $20 - $69*
*$2 booking fee included
"…witty writing and perfectly pitched characters."
"…a clever and highly entertaining comedy about class."
★★★★
- Arts Hub -
"It’s hard to find any fault in this production."
"…a masterful work that intricately balances humour and poignancy."
★★★★★
- On the House -
“…contemporary politics expertly skewered in this ambitious, flawlessly performed two-hander.”
★★★★
- Limelight -
"Emily Sheehan’s political two-hander is satirical in sly and outrageous ways…"
- Theatre First -
“Emily Sheehan’s text holds the audience totally engrossed, hanging on every word.”
- Stage Whispers -
SCHOOLS INFORMATION
Monument has been selected for the
VCE PLAYLIST THEATRE STUDIES 2023. School bookings can be made via the link below. Download your sneak-peek schools packs here. Supported by a comprehensive education pack available with school bookings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Running time approximately 90 minutes with no interval.
Please contact the Box Office if you have specific concerns.
“[Monument] explores society’s expectation for powerful women to be political dynamos and show ponies.”
- The Age -
“Set and costume designer Sophie Woodward has created a pink palette that would make Barbie proud.”
- My Melbourne Arts -
