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Step inside Season 2022
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An MTC NEXT STAGE Original
Laurinda
A new play by Diana Nguyen with Petra Kalive, based on the novel by Alice Pung
6 Aug — 10 Sep 2022
Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
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Cyrano
by Virginia Gay (after Edmond Rostand)
24 Sep — 29 Oct 2022
Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
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Girls & Boys
by Dennis Kelly
21 Oct — 26 Nov 2022
Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio
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Sunshine Super Girl
by Andrea James
9 Nov — 14 Dec 2022
Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
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Videos
Laurinda behind the camera
Meet the talented Laurinda team with this peek behind the camera of our recent shoot before they hit the stage.
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Features
Life is nothing but high school
Alice Pung's first novel, Laurinda, is set in a prestigious, private high school. She speaks to us about the inspiration behind this choice and what she is most looking forward to about seeing her story adapted for the stage.
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Q&A
Role Call
Meet the cast of Laurinda and learn more about the characters and themes in the play.
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Features
A coming-of-age for every age
Petra Kalive and Diana Nguyen reflect on the impact of Alice Pung’s novel and why it’s imperative to continue the powerful, complex conversations the story demands about culture, class and race – this time on stage and with a twist.
