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Constellations

by Nick Payne
  • Australian Premiere

    BEST PLAY, EVENING STANDARD AWARD (2012)

    4 stars 'A complex idea executed with brilliant simplicity.’ - Time Out
    'A gift for audiences. As close to flawless as you could hope to find.’ - The Australian
     

    String theory, parallel universes and Sliding Doors moments set the scene for one of the most exciting new love stories of our generation. Winner of the 2012 Harold Pinter Award, Nick Payne is among a handful of truly groundbreaking young playwrights in the English-speaking world. In Constellations he has crafted a work that catapults theatre into the future.

    Roland knows a lot about honey. Marianne knows a lot about physics. With little in common, the probability of them meeting, let alone getting along, is slim to none. Yet in a single moment the possibilities are infinite, inexplicable and even miraculous.

    Witty, fascinating and heartbreaking – this astonishing two-hander has US and UK critics sprinkling superlatives like stardust. Constellations premieres in Australia direct from the West End starring Alison Bell and Leon Ford, directed by Leticia Cáceres in her hotly anticipated mainstage debut as MTC Associate Director.  

    Constellations was commissioned and originally produced by the Royal Court Theatre, London. 

    Key Photography by Marcel Aucar. Rehearsal Photography by Gina Micilia. Production Photography by Jeff Busby. 

    Warning: contains strong language.
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    • Constellations Trailer (0:40)

      A short trailer for the production.
    • Season 2013 Launch - Constellations (1.00)

      Actor Alison Bell introduces Constellations.
    • Meet Brett Sheehy (2:13)

      Artistic Director Brett Sheehy speaks about his approach to programming Season 2013.
  • Cast
    Alison Bell
    Leon Ford

    Creative
    Director - Leticia Cáceres
    Set and Costume Designer - Marg Horwell
    Lighting Designer - Rachel Burke
    Composer - The Sweats
    Assistant Director - Petra Kalive

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