Antipodes Theatre Company Presents

the return of the Australian Premiere of

GHOST QUARTET

Music, Lyrics and Text by DAVE MALLOY

Meat Market Stables

11 - 20 November, 2021

#GhostQuartetAU | #antipodesarts

nominated for

two green room awards

Digital Program

**Antipodes Theatre Company is thrilled to revisit its inaugural production, the Australian premiere of Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet, a show about love, death and whisky.**

A camera breaks and four musicians drink as they unravel four interwoven narratives spanning seven centuries: a warped fairy tale about two sisters, a treehouse astronomer and a lazy evil bear; a retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher; a purgatorial intermezzo about Scheherazade and the ghost of Thelonious Monk; and a contemporary fable about a subway murder.

Inspired by source material as diverse as Arabian Nights and the television series The Twilight Zone, you won’t want to miss this spirited modern musical where nothing is as it seems.

Reviews

“★★★★★...Antipodes Theatre Company demonstrates they’re a new theatre company to keep an eye on...an intimate serenade between performers and the audience.”

— Kristen Iliopoulos, Theatre People

“Exquisite...brilliantly performed by a charismatic quartet of multitalented actor-musicians. Ghost Quartet is the inaugural production for new independent theatre company Antipodes and it is a wonderful success.”

— Reuben Liversidge, ArtsHub

“Electrifying...NOT to be missed. Antipodes Theatre have proven they are one to watch with this beautiful and haunting production.”

— Owen James, Theatre Press

“Mesmerizing and masterful...Antipodes Theatre Company triumphs in its inaugural production. The storytelling is intoxicating and the performances are spell-bounding.”

— Lillian Nejad, Weekend Notes

“Blissfully lyrical, mysterious and magical...A palpable chemistry exists between four excellent performers who bring a surreal musical experience to life...superbly directed and designed by Brandon Pape.”

— Alex First, The Blurb

“The cast is comprised of four incredibly talented musicians with a warm and incredible chemistry. Not only are the vocals stunning, but their gifts - playing multiple instruments - are astounding, performed with incredible finesse and talent to create a beautiful and haunting soundscape. Brandon Pape has created a visually stunning piece of theatre in his design and direction. I would see it again in a heartbeat and experience its beauty and tragedy all over again.”

— Taylor Kendal, Theatre Travels