By Arrangement with Robert Fox and Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment
The Production Company in association with Mene Mene Theatre
AUSTRALIAN
PREMIERE
‘ David Bowie’s parting gift to the world ’
‘ A Must See ’
‘ A spectacular Bowie fantasy ’
‘ Wild, fantastical, eye popping ’
WE CAN BE HEROES
JUST FOR ONE DAY
The Production Company begins their 2019 season with the David Bowie and Enda Walsh musical, Lazarus.
Lazarus was the final project of David Bowie. First staged in New York in late 2015, Lazarus has enjoyed sell out seasons in New York and London. This will be the Australian premiere of the ground-breaking musical.
Featuring 18 David Bowie songs including Changes, Heroes and Absolute Beginners, Lazarus is inspired by the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis – and the movie which also starred David Bowie. The story focuses on Thomas Newton, an alien, as he remains on earth, unable to die. We follow him during the course of a few days where the arrival of another lost soul might finally set him free.
The “Brilliant” (The Age) Chris Ryan, whose performance as Monty Navarro in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder wowed Melbourne last year, takes on the lead role of Newton. Iconic singer iOTA also joins the cast in the role of Valentine. The distinguished creative team is headed by Director Michael Kantor and Musical Director Jethro Woodward.
27 PERFORMANCES
18 MAY to 9 JUNE • PLAYHOUSE
Director
MICHAEL KANTOR
Musical Director
JETHRO WOODWARD
Choreographer
STEPHANIE LAKE
Costumes and Set
ANNA CORDINGLEY
Lighting
PAUL JACKSON
Film Director
NATASHA PINCUS
Sound
SYSTEM SOUND
Original Orchestrations and Arrangements
HENRY HEY
THE PRODUCTION COMPANY ORCHESTRA
CAST
UNDERSTUDIES
PLAYHOUSE
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE