Theatrical innovator and multi award-winning comedian Christopher Green brings his wonderfully outrageous character, Tina C, to the Malthouse stage for the very first time.

Country music superstar and global icon for the American way of life, Tina C has been to Australia a bunch of times and has figured out that there’s some stuff to work out between the older and newer inhabitants of this country. And she’s the woman to make it happen. Using the obvious tool – the healing power of country music.

Accompanied by acclaimed Aboriginal country musician Auriel Andrew OAM, and with her unique mix of biting political satire, glamour and comedy songs, Tina C will make you look at our country through new eyes.

Duration: 75 – 80 mins no interval. Ages: 16+

About Christopher Green and Tina C

Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and a BBC Radio 4 favourite, Christopher Green has gained global recognition for his exceptional ability to fuse serious, scathing content with biting humour.  Fresh from scoring a major hit in London, with his interactive and immersive theatre show Office Party, (co-created with La Clique’s/La Soiree’s Ursula Martinez) Christopher will take up position with The British Library as their first ever Artist in Residence in January 2012.

No stranger to a global audience, Christopher Green’s Tina C first ignited controversy in 2002 with the highly acclaimed Tina C’s Twin Towers Tribute, which toured many venues and festivals worldwide from Edinburgh to New Zealand via Europe and the US. This was the first comedy to tackle the tragedy of 9/11, surprising audiences and critics alike with its astute, humane entertainment.

To get a taste for Tina C’s homespun wisdom listen to an episode of her recent BBC Radio 4 series.

Credits

Malthouse Theatre, Christopher Green, Julia Holt and Melbourne International Comedy Festival present
SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
with special guest Auriel Andrew

Created by Christopher Green
Performed by Tina C with Auriel Andrew OAM
and musical accompaniment by James Henry

Photo Magnus Hastings Pictured Tina C
Production photography by Lachlan Woods