'Snappily directed by Katy Maudlin, the work races along in a gripping, always entertaining hour.'
About the Show
SLAP. A video of 16-year-old Immi hitting a security officer goes viral. BANG. Sofia’s impassioned speech for the victims of a school shooting makes international news. KISS. In the car park of a small-town supermarket, people rally around Darby and Daniel as the boys lock lips in an attempt to set the world record for the longest kiss.
This award-winning play from renowned playwright Dan Giovannoni (Merciless Gods) heads west after two acclaimed seasons. SLAP. BANG. KISS. tracks three young people whose stories kickstart a series of events none of them could have anticipated, transforming them into global symbols of revolution. But when their stories go viral and the whole world is watching, what will they do next?
Exploring themes of activism, community and hope, director Katy Maudlin (Meet Me at Dawn) delivers a bold production for Melbourne Theatre Company's acclaimed Education & Families Program.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Gailey Lazarus Foundation.
SLAP. BANG. KISS. was commissioned through Melbourne Theatre Company’s NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program with the support of our Playwrights Giving Circle Donors, The Ian Potter Foundation, Naomi Milgrom Foundation, The Myer Foundation, Malcolm Robertson Foundation and The University of Melbourne.
TOUR DATES
Contact your local arts centre below for more information or to book:
Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Thornlie WA
Tuesday 20 May, 11am (includes post-show Q&A)
Tuesday 20 May, 7pm
08 9498 9415
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury WA
Thursday 22 May, 10am (includes post-show Q&A)
Thursday 22 May, 1pm (includes post-show Q&A)
08 9792 3111
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah WA
Monday 26 May, 11am
08 9550 3930