PRODUCTION INFORMATION

A heavily pregnant ex-ballerina, a child detective, a bitter puppeteer and a feminist pop princess hurtle towards Mars. The world is watching. Isn’t it? On the eve of a revolution, Nicki and Caroline attempt to gain control over their lives as their A.I. superior, Alex, dances the night away. And on New Earth, Esta & Isabelle forge hope through a new kind of relationship. Told across several decades, from Melbourne to Mars, Keziah Warner’s startling, provocative and funny new play explores humanity’s desire to dictate how we’re perceived by others. Control delves deep into our relationship with technology: the moral ambiguities, the dependencies, the possibilities…

CAST & CREATIVES

Writer Keziah Warner
Director Julian Meyrick
Set & Costume Design Emily Collett
Lighting Design Lisa Mibus
Sound Design Justin Gardam
Dramaturg Tom Healey
Assistant Director Shaun Wykes
Stage Manager Alysha Watt
Assistant Stage Manager Maxine Palmerson

Cast
Christina O’Neill
Dushan Philips
Samuel Rowe
Naomi Rukavina

DATES & TICKETS

Previews 1 - 8 Oct | Season 9 Oct - 3 Nov 2019 

Control was developed through Red Stitch’s INK program.

This project has been supported by the City of Port Phillip through the Cultural Development Fund.

Promotional photo by Robert Blackburn.

Production photos by Jodie Hutchinson.

“There are so many fascinating details in this play and so many inventive and thought-provoking links.” 
★★★★★
– Herald Sun -

“A play which demands to be watched. Acerbic and assured, Control consistently delivers unforgettable moments of hilarity and pathos.” 
★★★★★ 
– The Music -

“Exquisite acting.” 
– The Australian -

“The cast is uniformly excellent… one of the best shows I’ve seen on stage this year.” 
– Keith Gow -