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Così

Louis Nowra

About The Production

It’s 1971. Outside, the streets of Australia are alive with anti-Vietnam war protests. Inside a psychiatric facility, chaos reigns as young director Lewis attempts to stage Mozart’s Così fan tutte with a cast who can’t sing, can’t act, and definitely can’t speak Italian. But amidst the mayhem, something magical happens.Così is a heartwarming, hilarious Australian classic by Louis Nowra, based on his own experience directing a motley crew of patients in a one-off opera performance. A brilliant ensemble cast brings this joyous, uplifting comedy to life, proving that even in the most unexpected places, music and art can spark transformation. This is theatre at its funniest, most poignant, and utterly irresistible. Friendship, love, and a dash of opera – what could possibly go wrong?
ACTT AWARDS NOMINATIONS: Best Makeup & Costume Design, Best Properties Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Performer In A Minor Role (Comedy) - Alison Leonard, Best Performer In A Supporting Role (Comedy) - Louisa Hutchinson, Best Performer In A Supporting Role (Comedy) - Paco Galvez, Best Ensemble Performance In A Comedy, Outstanding Comedy
A brilliant ensemble cast brings this joyous, uplifting comedy to life, proving that even in the most unexpected places, music and art can spark transformation.From Phoenix Theatre, producers of 2024’s successful “Call Girls” at The PumpHouse, this is theatre at its funniest, most poignant, and utterly irresistible. Friendship, love, and a dash of opera – what could possibly go wrong?
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Cast

Lewis - Aidan Allen

Lucy - Grace Rhynd

Nick - Isaac Kibblewhite

Justin - Alison leonard

Roy - Richard Deluca

Henry - Richard McFadgen

Doug - Nat Churches

Cherry - Amy Arnold

Julie - Louisa Hutchinson

Ruth - Christina Cie

Zac - Paco Galvez

Creative team

Director- Ami Coster

Production Manager- Braydon Priest

Stage Manager- Helen Topliss

Props - Jazz Heaven, Braydon Priest, Matt McKenna

Lighting & Sound - Parag Londhe

Wardrobe - Liz Cannon, Jimmy Carrick

Set Design - Jazz Heaven

Set Construction - Paul Topliss, Jimmy Carrick

Marketing - Liz Cannon, Braydon Priest

Graphic Design - Braydon Priest

Photography / Video - Braydon Priest

Programme - Benefitz

Ticketing - Meg Andrews

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