

The Events
Past Show - Season
21 Jun - 08 Jul
Studio Underground
A vicar and community choir regularly meet in a local town hall. An extraordinary blend of theatre and music.
The Events
A Belvoir, Malthouse and State Theatre Company of South Australia production, presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company
The Events was the sleeper hit of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival and Clare Watson was instrumental in bringing this mesmerising theatre work to Australia in 2016, to direct its premiere for the Sydney Festival. After successful seasons in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, this acclaimed production is set to have its Perth premiere.
One of Australia’s most powerful actors, Catherine McClements (Water Rats, Rush), plays Claire, a vicar and leader of a community choir that regularly meet in a local town hall. When a young man enters the hall and opens fire, her beloved community – and the ideals that sustain it – is blown apart.
Set in the wake of the tragedy, a conversation unfolds between Claire and the young man. She is unpacking her rage, her fears and ultimately, her forgiveness. The young man is something else: the voice of the alienated, an enemy within and a lost generation. In an era of uncertainty and inexplicable events, questions are asked and resolutions sought. Could he have been stopped?
David Greig (Midsummer: A Play with Songs) has written a beautiful story of hope and healing. The Events will be performed with a different Perth community choir at each performance. It is an extraordinary blend of theatre and music.
Perth Community Choirs Include:
- Churchlands Choral Society
- Indie Mix Pop Choir
- Rhythmos
- St Barnabas Community Choir
- The Mighty Camelot Chorale
- Voyces
Dates
21 Jun - 08 Jul
Venue
Studio Underground
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes (no interval)
Content Warning
Contains adult themes and strong language
Media
Artists
Catherine McClements
Cast
Johnny Carr
Cast
Benjamin Hogan
Cast & Musical Director
Churchlands Choral
Choir Society
Indie Mix Pop Choir
Choir Society
Rhythmos
Choir Society
St Barnabas Community Choir
Choir Society
The Mightly Camelot Chorale
Choir Society
Voyces
Choir Society
David Greig
Writer
John Browne
Composer

Clare Watson
Director
Geoff Cobham
Set & Lighting Designer

Chloe Ogilvie
Lighting Designer Associate
Luke Byrne
Musical Supervisor
Keiren Smith
Stage Manager
Jacinta Wajon
Assistant Stage Manager
Program
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