Alone in the museum, in the dark, Marion unravels a ball of string so Michael can venture into a mystery. In recent weeks, strange stirrings have haunted the ancient relics and rumours of a monster abound. Michael finds his way back to her and to an impossible situation.
Marion flees and finds herself the prim centre of an over-sexed septuagenarian art group at a seaside resort. Here, Marion is infuriated by Mark, a wayward sommelier with an eye for the ladies, determined to disrupt her lessons and her life.
Whimsical, sensual and charmingly humorous, The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars is a love story of mythic proportions. It will lure you into an orgy of antiquity, cupcakes and beachside frivolity.
Award-winning playwright Van Badham is joined by Griffin Artistic Director Lee Lewis (Silent Disco, A Hoax) for this delightfully debaucherous fairytale for adults.
Co-produced with HotHouse Theatre and Merrigong Theatre Company
Director Lee Lewis
Designer Anna Tregloan
Lighting Designer Verity Hampson
Sound Designer/Composer Steve Francis
With Silvia Colloca, Matt Zeremes
Preview 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 May
Season 10 May – 8 June
Performance Times
Monday – Friday 7pm
Saturday 2pm and 7pm
Run time
80 minutes no interval
[Images by Brett Boardman]
Trailer, The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars
Van Badham Interview, The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars
“A love letter to language, mythology and love itself, it’s clever, sexy, funny and uplifting.” Deborah Jones, The Australian
“Lee Lewis directs a nimble, fat-free production… Colloca and Zemeres are a delight to watch.” Jason Blake, SMH
“Badham’s text is breathtaking—poetic, beautiful, captivating.” Dee Jefferson, TimeOut Sydney
“… a heart-warming, fantastical ride.” Ben Neutze, AussieTheatre.com
“ …a one-of-a-kind, magic-spinning, very enjoyable night at the theatre.” Rima Sabina Aouf, Concrete Playground
“Creatively and theatrically this is a refreshing moonlit expedition.” Paul Nolan, ArtsHub
“Terrific acting, from Silvia Colloca and Matt Zeremes, drives this Greek myth turned playful romantic comedy.” Chris Singh, the AU review
“…an ambitious, clever, potent piece of writing that is both sexy and funny, with a beautiful, romantic ending.” Jo Litson, The Sunday Telegraph
“A joyous two-hander of heartbreak and healing – a playful romp with the faintest of nods to the Greek myths of Dionysius and co.” Greg Webster, AltMedia
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