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Presented by BB-Arts & Two Doors Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co

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“THIS IS A SHOW WITH ITS TONGUE PLANTED FIRMLY IN ITS CHEEK, EXCEPT WHEN IT’S IN SOMEONE ELSE’S MOUTH” 

- Entertainment Weekly

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Songs by The Go-Go’s

Adapted by James Magruder

Based Upon The Arcadia by Sir Phillip Sidney

Conceived & Original Book by Jeff Whitty

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The team that produced the 2019 smash hit musical American Psycho, in association with Hayes Theatre Co, are thrilled to present the Australian Premiere of HEAD OVER HEELS. Playing atHayes Theatre Co from 3 July 2020, HEAD OVER HEELS is a bold new musical comedy from the visionaries behind Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, Next To Normaland Spring Awakening.

 

In a brazen (yet completely on-brand) attempt to flout the dire warnings of the Oracle, King Basilius of Arcadia sets off on a journey of evasion and avoidance with his entire family in tow. The next few raucous and ruff-filled hours see all that is familiar to this royal clan tipped on its crown as they are flung, loins first, into a new age of inclusion and transformation.

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Set to the music of the iconic 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, this hilarious and ground-breaking piece features songs "We Got the Beat", "Our Lips Are Sealed" and Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven is a Place on Earth".

 

Director Ellen Simpson says, “Before I began reading the piece, I stumbled on an interview with a handful of the Broadway cast. I’ve not seen an interview where the cast were so effervescent in their joy and love for their show. They were so assured in its message of inclusion, and the importance with which they spoke about how the show called for diversity and broad representation was galvanizing and inspiring. It had my heart already.” 

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Simpson continues, “Without it sounding like a variety extravaganza, I really expect HEAD OVER HEELS to have something for everyone. If it’s punny you’re after - welcome. Are you a Scream Queen and only looking for sky-rocketing belters and soaring rock melodies? Please, do come in. You’re a Trad Fad? Don’t be coy... there are nods, nudges and hat tips to every classic that ever curtseyed. Having been involved with several wonderful projects with Hayes Theatre Co already as choreographer and movement director, I am very excited and full of anticipation for my upcoming role as director of Head Over Heels. I’m looking forward to injecting a large, ruff-wrapped dose of joy into the middle of Sydney winter.”

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Joining director Ellen Simpson(Muriel’s Wedding, Little Shop of Horrors)  as part of this Australian creative team is choreographer Cameron Mitchell(Catch Me If You Can, The View UpStairs), musical director by Katie Robinson(Muriel’s Wedding, Rob Guest Endowment Musician Award) and designer Isabel Hudson (American Psycho, The View UpStairs). 

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Director Ellen Simpson

Choreographer Cameron Mitchell

Musical Director Katie Robinson

Designer Isabel Hudson

Stage Manager Lauren Tulloh

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By permission of ORiGiNTM Theatrical

on behalf of Broadway Licensing

 

SEASON DETAILS

Venue:                     Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

Season:                  From 3 July 2020

Times:                      Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2pm

Price:                       Adult from $60, Concession from $55 and Subscription from $55

Bookings:              Subscriptions open now with single tickets on sale from 28 October. 

For more information, sign up to the Hayes Theatre Co database at  https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/head-over-heels/ | (02) 8065 7337

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