MELBOURNE

6 - 15 October 2022

Meat Market Stables

MELBOURNE 6 - 15 October 2022 Meat Market Stables

Gavin Roach presents

THE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE OF

POPS

by Charlie Josephine

melbournefringe.com | gavinroach.com

After all, this prodigal daughter needs a place to crash, break, and burn baby burn! But the apple doesn’t fall…

A warts-and-all work by queer British playwright, Charlie Josephine, examines the DNA of a fractured father/daughter relationship fuelled by chronic depression, addiction, and social shame.

Needle-sharp, physically articulated, opera-fkn-radically punctuated with moments of movement that feel something like a Sarah Kane met up with Carol Churchill for a doof with the DJ from hell, with “tracks” so buckled, we can’t look away – till the crash.

Cameron Steens - Assistant Director

Working through a sensitive, stylised and technically demanding show, my responsibilities included maintaining consistency of the intricate structure, providing creative input, feedback and a safe place for the team when delving into difficult material.

Theatre Travel - “Pops is an exploration of addiction that is nuanced and powerful. The team that has given us the Australian premiere of the show presents the challenging text in a way that is both compelling and empathetic. A stand-out fringe performance that shouldn’t be missed.”

Australian Arts review - “…something really special here that is not to be missed.”