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24.01.2022 Annie Theatre Dog would like to remind you that tickets to We Three are only $20 when using the code word WINE from now until midnight, 19th July. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

24.01.2022 **** 4 Stars from Theatre People! "Pretence by Hayley Lawson-Smith and directed by Daniel Kershaw is the most effective kind of satire; my companion left amused and I left feeling disturbed. Its a hilariously observational send up of the theatre but its strongest foundations are its exploration of the more unsavoury and destructive elements." A really thoughtful review from Darby Turnbull (does contain spoilers). https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/pretence/ with Aimee Sanderson and Hayley Lawson-Smith

23.01.2022 Introducing the director of We Three, Eryn Kimberley: Eryn began her training at Mountview in London then was awarded a scholarship to study at Londons Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. Eryn completed a Bachelor of Performing Arts at Monash University, Melbourne, becoming a three-time recipient of the Deans Recognition Award. Eryn received her Master of Directing for Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, where she was a recipient of the VCA Grace M...arion Wilson Scholarship and the Melbourne Global Scholars Award. Eryns passion for developing new works was first realised when she co-wrote and directed Daisy Chain, presented by Rouse House Theatre Company. While undertaking her masters degree, Eryn extended her theatre-making practice to include devising methodologies, her research culminating in a creative development showing, Emergence. Most recently, Eryn directed Kat Moritzs Disgust, presented by La Mama Theatre. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/ See more

23.01.2022 Early bird offer! From today until midnight, 27th June, you can purchase $25 tickets, using the promotional code STAR.

22.01.2022 Thank you Melbourne Observer! https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/ob190731z/40 Only two shows left, come join us on this rocky road to Bethlehem. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

21.01.2022 Ohh, what did Annie hear?! $20 tickets for We Three when using the code word WINE until midnight 19th July! This play messes with all you think you know about the 'traditional' nativity story ... http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

19.01.2022 What temptations could Herod be whispering to Gaspar? Find out at Gasworks Arts Park, July 25th to August 1st. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

19.01.2022 A wonderful review from George Dixon at Theatre People. Check out the full review here: https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/we-three/ With only two performances left, get your tickets now!... http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/ See more

17.01.2022 We have another discount code for We Three going live tomorrow! Can you guess what it is? Here are a couple of clues: It's something you might do when you're grumpy. It's something you might drink at a celebration. Share your answers in the comments section! http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

17.01.2022 Today until midnight is your last chance to purchase $25 Early Bird tickets, using the code word STAR. Explore the 'true' story of the holiday season ...

17.01.2022 Lovely reviews coming in - "The next forty minutes that follow are possibly some of the cattiest and funniest that the audience will experience." Thanks Pop Culture-y! And just four shows left to go. https://popculture-y.com/2019/06/review-pretence/

17.01.2022 Opening night tonight, and tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out on supporting an amazing ensemble in the exploration of this new work. We Three is part of Gasworks Art Park's inaugural Premiere Season.

16.01.2022 Sunday was the final day of Antipodes Theatre's brilliant Winter Development retreat, and I am so grateful for the amazing support of the entire team. It was an... uplifting experience, and I loved and was inspired by every single artist's work and passion. Thank you! If you would like to support Antipodes and their wonderful initiatives, please click on this link: https://australianculturalfund.org.au//atc-2020-virtual-/ See more

14.01.2022 'Through the mix of age, culture and gender diversity of the characters, this play has us examine our attitudes to and make sense of the place of religion.' - Melbourne Observer. '...Andrea Mendez. Mohan Lakshmipathy. Paul Wentford and Berk Ozturk are outstanding in maintaining the pulse and rhythm of the journey.' - Theatre People. 'The set design is wonderfully simple and clever ...' ... - Weekend Notes. Tonight is your last chance to join our four travellers on their journey to find out the meaning of the stars! http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

13.01.2022 It may be Monday to you but in theatre world it's OPENING NIGHT! Best tix now available for Wednesday (8:30pm) and Friday (5:30pm) and if you are planning on coming closing night then get on to it quick sticks: https://thebutterflyclub.com/show/pretence-2019

13.01.2022 Balthasar desires nothing more than to learn the stars, but there are those who would rather keep her ignorant ... http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

12.01.2022 With our $25 Early Bird tickets on sale until midnight, 27th June when using the code STAR, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our wonderful cast and creatives. Andrea Mendez as Balthasar: Andrea is a Salvadorean actor and a 2017 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Practice) graduate from the VCA. Her VCA credits include Antigone in Oedipus at Colonus, Anfisa in Three Sisters (dir. Melanie Beddie), Sally in Falling Petals (dir. Lara Kerestes) and Arkadi the... Singer in Caucasian Chalk Circle (dir. Michael Kantor). Other acting credits include Rachel in Blackrock (dir. Glenda Linscott), Mindy in Up for grabs! (Moreland Theatre), Try Not to Mumble (La Mama, verbatim theatre), Co-creator of NEVER (Melbourne Fringe Fest 2017), Co- creator of Ophelia/Machine (Melbourne Fringe Fest 2018, Emerging Writers Award recipient) and Pichet Klunchuns Dancing with Death (AsiaTOPA). Her upcoming roles include a bit part in Glitch S3 which is premiering later this year on Netflix. She is also interested in writing and was recently a guest speaker at the A Raven, A Desk' program as part of the 2019 Emerging Writers Festival. See more

12.01.2022 This week is production week! The set, costume, lighting and sound design is all coming together beautifully. Find out from opening night Friday: how rocky is the road to Bethlehem? http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

11.01.2022 Our toy audience is waiting for you to explore the world of ancient stories. Today's matinee is almost a full house, so if you're in the mood for some daytime entertainment, book now to avoid disappointment! http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

11.01.2022 Don't miss out on some Thrills! Chills! Mystery! Our friends at Baggage Productions are bringing the spine-tingling chills (and laughs) to Winter with two new Australian one-act plays written by local playwrights Hayley Lawson-Smith and Cerise de Gelder. The two plays are different in style but both take a sharp-eyed look at the dark, stubborn self-interest under the surface of polite society. De Gelders Our Haunting Ghosts is a delicious black comedy of neighbourly jealousy..., death and duplicity; while Lawson-Smiths Absorption is an astutely observed social commentary on competitive parenting set within a horror/thriller framework. Its Housewives of Brighton meets Blair Witch! Our Haunting Ghosts and Absorption are playing as the double-bill Thrills! Chills! Mystery! at The MC Showroom, Prahran, from 17-27 July 2019. Details and Tickets: www.themcshowroom.com/event/thrills-chills-mystery See more

09.01.2022 Dramatic Pause are proud to announce our next performance, opening in July as part of Gasworks Arts Park's Premiere Season. We Three is a modern retelling of a traditional story, exploring our weird relationship with the holiday season.

08.01.2022 The holidays are ... weird. $20 tickets for We Three when using the code word WINE until midnight, 19th July. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

07.01.2022 Less than a month before the premiere of We Three! The untold story of the three wise royals. #theatre #Melbourne #newworks Get your tickets at: http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

07.01.2022 Audition notice: Our ensemble are seeking a female performer for the production of The Tom, at La Mama Theatre. This is a profit share production. Performance dates are 26th - 31st of May. Rehearsal days / times:... Monday and Thursday evenings, 6pm - 10pm Friday afternoons, 2pm - 6pm (There is some flexibility with rehearsal hours) This is an ensemble role requiring a performer of any age to play two characters: Mum and Older Lady. There is also ample opportunity for creative development, as all performers remain on the stage for the entirety of the piece. For a copy of the script, and / or to register your interest, please email [email protected] with your theatre bio.

07.01.2022 La Mama have made the important decision to postpone many of their upcoming productions for 2020. The health of our community is too important, and our Clowder ensemble fully support this decision. We can promise you a brilliant show next year; good things are worth waiting for! Keep safe, keep well, and keep your distance x

04.01.2022 '... thought provoking,' 'Layered and rich,' 'A talented cast,' 'Beautiful design ...'... Just some of the ways audiences have been describing their experience of We Three at the Studio Theatre, Gasworks Arts Park. Only two performances remaining! http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/ Thank you to Christa Hill at CHILL Photography.

03.01.2022 With our $25 Early Bird ticket opportunity coming to a close in one week - midnight 27th June when using the code STAR - we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our wonderful cast and creatives. Mohan Lakshmipathy as Melchior: Mohan is an actor and filmmaker living in Melbourne, Australia, born in Chennai, a cosmopolitan city in India. He let go of his successful career in software to pursue his dream to be a professional full-time actor and a filmmaker. Mo...han is a trained performing artist; he has performed on screen, stage and some immersive experimental performances both in India and Australia. As a self-taught filmmaker he has two short films to his credit, which he wrote, directed and produced under his banner Wanderer Works. Over the years he has developed a good aptitude as an Actor having worked in Theatre, Films, TVCs and Public performances. Personally, Mohan values freedom, embraces his experiences and enjoys working with like minded people in creative endeavours. Photo by Teresa Noble

03.01.2022 With three days until the opening of We Three, we thought we'd offer you a little sneak peek of our characters ...

03.01.2022 This play may be called We Three, but there was more than a trio of wise people following the star ... Berk Ozturk as Shepherd / Herod. Berk is a 2018 National Theatre Drama School graduate. While studying there, he performed in a variety of plays, including The Golden Age by Louis Nowra (as Francis Morris) and A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller (as Marco). Scene work for other plays include Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest (as Algernon), Shakespeare's Much... Ado About Nothing (as Benedick), and much more. He is also an avid fan of film and hopes to delve into filmmaking, both behind and in front of the camera.

02.01.2022 We Three at Gasworks Arts Park. 25th July - 1st August, 2019. Tickets at: http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

02.01.2022 Unfortunately, due to unforeseen events, we have had to cancel our Thursday evening performance of We Three. Our official opening night is now Friday 26th July. We apologise for this inconvenience, but look forward to bringing you a beautiful production.

01.01.2022 Good news for your Monday! We are happy to share that vegan-friendly Dazey Pops will be in the Gasworks Theatre Foyer, serving fresh, delicious popcorn on our opening night of We Three, 25th July, 8.00pm! These organic, hot treats are the perfect snack on a cold evening. Bookings at: http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/

01.01.2022 $25 Early Bird tickets - when using the code STAR - are still available, but this opportunity will come to a close in three days - midnight 27th June! We would like to take this chance to introduce you to our wonderful cast and creatives. Paul Wentford as Gaspar: Pauls stage appearances range from Shakespeare to musicals to punk cabaret. He has played Prospero, Bottom and Feste, Camille Desmoulins, Sir Robert Walpole and toured Australia as Edwin in Hotel Sorrento. He train...ed in New Zealand and worked for several Theatre Companies there before moving to Sydney where he worked for the Nimrod and Griffin Theatres. In Melbourne he has appeared at Anthill, La Mama and several independent theatre companies. Paul has directed over 70 productions, including an all female Richard II at Napier Street Theatre, shows for Griffin Theatre and La Mama and more than 50 school productions. His TV roles include appearances in Blue Heelers, Prisoner, Carsons Law, Neighbours, The Sullivans and Cop Shop, among others. Paul has also been Head of Drama at several independent schools in Melbourne including St Michaels Grammar and PLC. See more

01.01.2022 Last night would have been our opening night of The Tom. While we have been postponed for now, please allow us to introduce our brilliant ensemble. Tenielle Tho...mpson as Sally Kristina Benton as Linda Thomas Caine as James Lucy Norton as Old Lady and Friend Mariska Murphy as Dave and Friend Brydee Ray-Smith as Nicky, Guide and Friend Jonathon Best as Frank, Farmer, Curator and Friend and Vivian Siu as Stage Manager and Kinetic Screen for lighting and sound design. Thank you to Elias Arce Toner for the beautiful illustration. See more

01.01.2022 Introducing We Three's playwright, Hayley Lawson-Smith. Hayley holds a Masters of Writing for Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne University, and is the current playwright in residence at the Historic Billilla Mansion, Brighton. She has completed an internship with Ranters Theatre Company and Creative VaQi Theatre, residencies with Access to Arts / Arts Access Australia, and will soon be heading to the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, to ...take part in the UNESCO Short Play Festival, where an excerpt of her play Fly is to be performed and another play, The Tom, is to receive a dramaturgy workshop. In 2013, Hayley co-founded Dramatic Pause Theatre Company, and through them have taken her one act plays to various festivals, where she's received many Best New Australian Play Awards. In 2017 / 2018 she was a participant in Melbourne Theatre Company's and Frankston Arts Centre's NEON Hatch Masterclass and Stage 2 Programs. Hayley has been awarded the Wheeler Centre 2019 Hot Desk Playwright Fellowship. http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-nativity-play-we-three/ See more