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Primitives @ Speakeasy Theatre
 

Presented by Whitfield Studio at Melbourne’s vibrant Speakeasy Theatre, Primitives is a brand new play by award winning director, writer, and producer, Willem Whitfield. The play unfolds during an afternoon rendezvous between a struggling artist, Van Brandt, and a wealthy young heiress, Alice, as Sylvester the giant Eagle plans to eat them for lunch. 

The pair set out into the wilderness to create art, but as the landscape around them grows more unsettling, so do their thoughts. Between strange encounters and sharp revelations, their satirical banter spirals into darker territory. What starts as a lighthearted hike unravels into a tense and eerie exploration of love, power, and the human psyche. Primitives blends humor with horror, live painting, gore and romance leading audiences through a wild emotional journey.

 

Event details

Venue: Speakeasy Theatre (522 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000)
Bookings: https://primitives.eventbrite.com.au
Start Date: Friday 08 November 2024

 

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