Performances

Armchair Apocalypse

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Installed from 19 September 2014 to 11 October 2014
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A woman sits on a vintage sofa in a cozy living room, gesturing with her hands. Behind her are several cushions, a side table with flowers, and a framed photo.

Turn off the TV. Shut down the computer.

Artist: Rock Surfers Theatre Company

This artwork was temporary and is no longer at this location.

The choice is yours – throw open your front door and play host or invite yourself to a stranger’s home for an intimate night of theatrical antics, music and storytelling.

Rock Surfers Theatre Company is coming to a lounge room near you – maybe even yours!

The ensemble is stepping out of its Bondi theatre and into homes, with 3 new shows across the Art & About festival.

Who

  • Producer: Rock Surfers Theatre Company
  • Writer/performers:  Cait Harris, Lydia Nicholson and Phil Spencer.
  • Creative producer and dramaturg: Phil Spencer
  • Producers: Michael Brown and Kristal Maher

Where

  • Various lounge rooms around Sydney.
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