ROAR IN ON A MOTORBIKE, PULL UP A SEAT AT THE BAR AND SETTLE IN FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ROCK MUSICAL
Barbara fronts a pub rock band, captivating crowds with cutting wit, diabolical rage and unrepentant sexuality. She may be fun, she may be dangerous, and she may be speeding headlong towards a dead end.
Rene, her cousin, hears that Mum is sick. So, they set out on a wrenching road trip to reconnect with their disconnected family. The roar of motorbikes and growling dialogue are intercut with guitar-driven arias.
Malthouse Theatre’s Merlyn stage is made over into a sticky-carpet band venue—a transformation that will see some lucky audience members seated up-close and a part of the action with Barbara and the band. There, Ursula Yovich (Heart is a Wasteland) and Elaine Crombie (Blaque Showgirls) are rocking out again after a sell-out season in Sydney. Their powerful vocals are accompanied, live, by an all-female three-piece outfit.
So, take a stool at the bar and amp up for a noisy night with Barbara and the Camp Dogs.
"A SHOW THAT TAKES THE GROUND FROM UNDER YOU, EVEN AS IT ENTERTAINS THE HELL OUT OF YOU"
"STARTS WITH A CHUCKLE AND BARRELS INTO A ROAR"
"DEEPLY FUNNY AND DEEPLY MOVING"
"I THINK I'VE ALREADY SEEN THE SHOW OF THE YEAR"
PRODUCTION PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Malthouse Theatre presents a Belvoir production. Barbara and the Camp Dogs had its World Premiere at Belvoir in December 2017. Indigenous Theatre at Belvoir is supported by The Balnaves Foundation. Barbara and the Camp Dogs was co-commissioned by Vicki Gordon Music Productions. Proudly supported by Art Series Hotels.
Key image: Brett Boardman
Images: Pia Johnson
BY / | Ursula Yovich, Alana Valentine |
DIRECTION / | Leticia Cáceres |
CAST / | Troy Brady, Elaine Crombie, Ursula Yovic |
SONGS BY / | Alana Valentine, Ursula Yovich, Adm Ventoura |
SET DESIGN / | Stephen Curtis |
COSTUME DESIGN / | Chloe Greaves |
LIGHTING DESIGN / | Karen Norris |
SOUND DESIGN / | Steve Toulmin |
MUSICIANS / | Sorcha Albuquerque, Jessica Dunn, Michelle Vincent |
STAGE MANAGER / | Khym Scott |
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER / | Cecilia Nelson |
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Event & ticketing details
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Dates & Times
PREVIEW | 7.30pm, Thu 7 Feb |
OPENING NIGHT | 7.30pm, Fri 8 Feb |
TIME TO TALK | 6.30pm, Tue 12 Feb |
TACTILE TOUR | 7.30pm, Fri 15 Feb |
Location
Merlyn Theatre
The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank 3006
Get directionsTrain
Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s sparkling Arts Precinct.Tram
The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18. Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.Event notes
DURATION /
1 hour 50 minutes (no interval)
WARNINGS /
Contains adult themes, strong coarse language and haze.