Calpurnia Descending

Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". L-R: Peter Paltos, Paul Capsis, Ash Flanders. Photographer: Brett Boardman

Calpurnia Descending

By Sisters Grimm

12 November 2014 – 30 November 2014 Merlyn Theatre

Created by Ash Flanders & Declan Greene

Malthouse Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Sisters Grimm,

New Writing Theatre World Premiere Co-Production

She’s spent a decade sequestered away from the bright lights of 42nd Street, but when a golden chance comes to resurrect her career and her reputation, Beverly Dumont will do what Beverly Dumont does best — scheme, scam and scream her way (back) to stardom.

The show was first performed for Sydney Theatre Company's 2014 season at The Wharf, 9 October - 8 November.

 

"[SISTERS GRIMM] write fast and on the fly ... and the finished product is so good that critics and audiences fall at their feet in adulation."

— Concrete Playground

 

"BEYOND ALL HIS TALENT, THE SECRET TO CAPSIS' CORUSCATING PRESENCE IS HIS BRAVERY AS A PERFORMER. HE HOLDS NOTHING BACK."

— Theatre Notes

Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". L-R: Ash Flanders, Sandy Gore, Peter Paltos. Photographer: Brett Boardman
Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". Paul Capsis. Photographer: Brett Boardman
Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". L-R: Paul Capsis, Ash Flanders. Photographer: Brett Boardman
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Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". L-R: Ash Flanders, Sandy Gore, Peter Paltos. Photographer: Brett Boardman

Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". Paul Capsis. Photographer: Brett Boardman

Production still for the STC season of "Calpurnia Descending". L-R: Paul Capsis, Ash Flanders. Photographer: Brett Boardman

Cast

Paul Capsis

Paul Capsis

Actor

Sandy Gore

Sandy Gore

Actor

Ash Flanders

Ash Flanders

Creator, Actor

Peter Paltos

Peter Paltos

Actor

Creatives

Jed Palmer

Jed Palmer

Sound Designer

Lisa Osborn

Lisa Osborn

Stage Manager

Katie Sfetkidis

Katie Sfetkidis

Lighting Designer

Declan Greene

Declan Greene

Director, Creator

Matthew Gingold

Matthew Gingold

Video Designer

David Fleischer

David Fleischer

Designer

Amy Burkett

Amy Burkett

Assistant Stage Manager

Acknowledgements

A co-production with Sydney Theatre Company.

Production Program