Opening Wednesday 18 June, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre presents the world premiere of Super, a bold new work by celebrated playwright, essayist, and poet Emilie Collyer (Dream Home, Promise). Under the direction of acclaimed theatre maker Emma Valente (Co-Artistic Director of THE RABBLE) this wonderfully original play is a witty and genre-defying ride into the world of two women with superpowers.
Featuring Red Stitch ensemble member Caroline Lee, alongside Lucy Ansell (Force of Nature: The Dry 2, Strife) and First Nations actor Laila Thaker (Five Bedrooms, Wentworth), the show follows Phoenix and Nel, two friends who take a lot of care and do a lot of good. But when celebrity chef Rae arrives at one of their weekly support meetings, she turns their world upside down. As they transform from stealth crusaders to global superstars their powers escalate beyond control. It’s amazing! Until it isn’t.
A hilarious and poignant exploration of power, care, and friendship, Super has been developed over several years and commissioned by Red Stitch through its INK program. Shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award, the play interrogates what it means to care in a world that commodifies compassion and measures worth by productivity.
With set and costume design by Romanie Harper, lighting by Natalia Velasco Moreno, and sound design by Beau Esposito, Super will run from 11 June to 6 July at Red Stitch’s Home on Chapel St. Tickets are available now at redstitch.net.
June 18 – July 6
