By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks
Paris, 1899: legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt is world-famous … and broke. To turn her fortunes around, she sets her sights on the only role worthy of the greatest actress of all time, horrifying traditionalists and delighting gossips along the way.
In her directorial debut as Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Anne-Louise Sarks leads Hollywood star of stage and screen Kate Mulvany (The Twelve, Hunters) in a cast of ten in this large-scale, whip-smart play inspired by real events.
A brilliant comedy about a woman ahead of her time, Bernhardt/Hamlet is a timeless exploration of gender and equality.
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
"★★★★★ A work of sheer theatrical beauty." - ArtsHub
"★★★★ Sparkling entertainment." - The Guardian
"★★★★ Funny, fierce, and intellectually stimulating comedy-drama." - The Age
★★★★ [Kate Mulvany's] gravitational force is almost palpable.’ - Limelight
Writer: Theresa Rebeck
Director: Anne-Louise Sark
Cast: Kate Mulvany, Marco Chiappi, Tahlee Fereday, John Leary, William McKenna, Charles Wu, Dushan Philips, Sahil Saluja
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