Melbourne Theatre Company's production of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds

About

Melbourne Theatre Company's production of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds

Adapted by Claire G. Coleman

Created with and Directed by Joe Paradise Lui

Based on a concept by Anne-Louise Sarks & Claire G. Coleman.

Experience the epic science-fiction adventure as never before, as award-winning Wirlomin Noongar writer Claire G. Coleman (Terra Nullius) re-envisions H. G. Wells’ novel about interplanetary conflict.

First published in 1898, The War of the Worlds gained notoriety in 1938, when Orson Welles convinced listeners his radio drama about an ongoing Martian invasion was actually happening outside their homes. The book has since inspired countless adaptations and homages, but none with the warmth, humour and inventive theatricality of this one-person telling from a First Nations perspective, starring Miela Anich (Much Ado About Nothing).

A late-night distress call draws a woman to a disaster zone in Gippsland. There, she witnesses another unwanted arrival – a hostile alien force armed with devastating technology. The invaders move to subdue and claim the land. But she won’t go down without a fight.

Wells drew inspiration for the novel from the catastrophic effects of European colonisation on the Palawa people of Lutruwita (Tasmania), and now, through the ingenious lens of Coleman and co-creator/director Joe Paradise Lui, this adventurous reimagining turns a classic invasion story into something entirely its own.

“Tender, funny and deeply human.” ★★★★★, The Scoop.

“A multifaceted looking glass that highlights some of the most topical concerns of our time.” ArtsHub ★★★½.

Melbourne Theatre Company is a department of the University of Melbourne.

Cast and Creatives

Cast and Creatives:

Miela Anich

Narrator

Claire G. Coleman

Adapter

Joe Paradise Lui

Co-Creator & Director

Savanna Wegman

Set & Costume Designer

James Henry

Composer & Sound Designer

Schools

For all schools' bookings please call 03 9262 6555.

Please note that there is one free teacher with very 10 students booked. Any extra teachers/helpers etc will be charged at the $18 rate

Student	-	$18.00
Teacher - Comp	-	$0.00
Teacher - Paid		$18.00

Booking Information

Concession & Discounts

Companion Card: Accepted. Please either book online by selecting the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button or contact the Box Office.

How To Book

Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: (03) 9262 6555
Box Office:

The Round
379 - 399 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading

Transaction Fee

Online or Phone: $4.00 per transaction (not per ticket)
In Person at Box Office: No fee

Ticket Delivery

eTicket: Tickets sent via email. Can be printed or presented on a smartphone.
Collect: Collect from Box Office or at venue 1 hour prior to a performance.
Mail: Tickets sent via mail up to 14 days prior to the event.

Payment Options

Card: Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS accepted.
Cash: In-person at the Box Office.
Cheque: Accepted up to 7 days prior to the performance. Payable to Whitehorse Tickets
Gift Voucher: Redeemable online, via phone or in-person at Box Office

Seating

Allocations: Seating allocation will be based on, but not limited to, the size of the group, time of booking and final venue configuration so as to be compliant with any restrictions that are in place. This may require allocated seats to be moved to comply with restrictions.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and Companion Cards can now be purchased online. Please select the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button. If there are any concerns, please contact the Box Office immediately and they will happily assist you.