Theatre Works and Bravo Arts present the world premiere season of

The Mentor
by Joshua White

A one-time Hollywood Star whose life is now spiralling in her in later years, meet Amanda Redfern.

The Mentor.

When she begins tutoring twenty-something actor Jordan, the two unearth a vastly different set of perceptions on sexism, ageism, and respect while also discovering that their methodologies as actors are fuelled by incredibly different lived experiences.

A dynamic and captivating two-hander starring much lauded Australian actor Amanda Muggleton (Maria Callas, Masterclass) and Connor Morel (The Wedding Singer, Rent), The Mentor firmly places 70-year-old Amanda Redfern in the driver’s seat… and pairs her with a character that embodies everything she isn’t.

Driven by a mature female voice juxtaposed against an idealistic male perspective, The Mentor is an engaging and powerful new work that explores the complex ebbs and flows of the human experience.

Launched in 2018 with the ambition to bridge regional creative industry opportunities with metro and interstate artistic communities, Bravo Arts endeavours to create high quality theatrical works that become synonymous with the Geelong region’s creative landscape. With sustainable working values at its core, the company actively supports the development of new works, investment in emerging artists, audience development, and championing work that is made by the community, for the community.

This season is proudly supported by Geelong Arts Centre, City of Greater Geelong and Theatre Works.

Written by Joshua White
Directed by Christian Cavallo
Dramaturgy by Iain Sinclair
Performed by Amanda Muggleton and Connor Morel
Set and Costume Design by Casey Harper-Wood
Lighting Design by Jason Bovaird
Sound Design by Justin Gardam
Stage manager: Ashleigh Walwyn
Production Assistance by Charlotte Crowley
Photo by Richard de Chazal
Publicity by Sassy Red PR

16 – 26 November, 2022
Opening Night: Thursday 17 November, 7:30pm
Tues – Sat 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $37 Concession, $33 Preview and Student, $20 20 at 20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online at www.theatreworks.org.au/program/the-mentor
Venue: Theatre Works – 14 Acland Street, St Kilda
www.bravoarts.online

Duration: 90 minutes no interval
Suitable for audiences 18+
Warnings: Some explicit language and contains themes of mental health, drug abuse and suicide