Production still for "Super Discount". L-R: Brian Tilley, Simon Laherty (rear), David Woods. Photographer: Jeff Busby
Super Discount
By Bruce Gladwin, Mark Deans & Simon Laherty
13 November 2013 – 01 December 2013 Merlyn Theatre
Malthouse Theatre, Back to Back Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company,
Theatre Co-Production
When life gets too difficult, it’s time to create a new superhero. Super Discount is the story of a champion cunningly disguised as a young man, humorously defying the insidious undercurrents of daily life.
First performed at The Wharf for the Sydney Theatre Company's 2013 season, 20 September - 19 October.
"THIS SHOW CHALLENGES IN UNSETTLING WAYS OUR EXPECTATIONS OF THE THEATRE AND THE STORIES IT TRIES TO TELL. THE QUESTION OF WHO IS TO PLAY MARK'S SUPERHERO IS RESOLVED IN THE OBVIOUS WAY AND THE ENDING, PLAYED BY HIM WITH LOVELY BRAVADO AND GREAT COMIC TIMING, IS EXHILARATING."
— John MacCallum, The Australian
Cast
Creatives
Consultant
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Director, Devisor
Costume Designer
Choreographer
Dramaturg
Set and/or Property Maker, Carpenter, Cooper
Assistant Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Stage Manager
Acknowledgements
A Back to Back Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, & Malthouse Theatre production.
Production Program
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