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First Love Is The Revolution
 

Join us for Rita Kalnejais’s explosive play ‘First Love Is The Revolution’

★★★★ “Propulsively original” — Time Out

Despite their killer instincts, a misfit teenager and a young fox fall in love. Torn apart by their complicated families and an ever-oppressive society, everything from morals to destiny is tested in this whirlwind romance. Comedic and scarily relatable, First Love is the Revolution is a zany portrait of finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you.

VCA graduate Rita Kalnejais (BC, Babyteeth) writes a blood-splattered play, a provocative Romeo and Juliet pushed to the deranged extremes.

Throw aside your prejudices and enter into a world of full moons and fluttering hearts, alongside an endlessly amusing ensemble cast. But remember, these violent delights have violent ends. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

“Playful, moving and shocking. Above all, it makes you constantly check in on your assumptions. What is love? What is human?” - Sydney Morning Herald

7-16 November, 2024

 

Event details

Venue: Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A HYDE STREET, FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/first-love-is-the-revolution-presented-by-wit-incorporated
Start Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Evening performances: 7:30pm
Matinee performances: 3pm 
Preview: Thursday 7th November
Opening Night: Friday 8th November 
Relaxed and Auslan Interpreted Show: Saturday 16th November, 3pm 

Tickets: 
$30 Preview
$42 Full
$35 Concession
$30 Preview
$55 Solidarity 

 

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