BRITTANY & THE MANNEQUINS by Callum Mackay
Presented by Fever103 Theatre
November 17 - 26, 2022 | Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
Beneath a glossy veneer of nylon, neon, Nuud, and Nivea, psychological body-horror Brittany & the Mannequins is a dark, direct examination of our personal ideals of truth, belonging, and purpose- and the darkness we often encounter in our pursuit of them.
Emerging playwright Callum Mackay’s bold, high-octane new work follows nineteen year old Brittany Norwood’s gradual indoctrination into the cult-like world of the Chisala yoga store, her complex reunion with a childhood friend, and the eventual gruesome murder of her fellow employee.
CREATIVE TEAM
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Callum Mackay
PLAYWRIGHT
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Monique Marani
DIRECTOR
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Harry Dowling
PRODUCER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
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Danni A Esposito
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER
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Savanna Wegman
SET & COSTUME DESIGNER
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Georgie Wolfe
LIGHTING DESIGNER
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Jane Schon
STAGE MANAGER
CAST
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Tahlia Jameson
BRITTANY
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Tyallah Bullock
PHOEBE
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Jacqueline Whiting
STRAWBERRY
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Erin Perrey
CLAUDIA
2023 Green Room Award Nominee
Best Set & Costume Design (Independent Theatre) - Savanna Wegman
PRESS
“Not to be missed” - Kaleidoscope Arts Journal
“The tension (Marani) creates through sharp movement and excellent actor placement keeps us captivated, and when an abhorrent twist clicks loudly into place, many of us watch with our hands over our mouths.” - Kaleidoscope Arts Journal
“Mackay’s ability to develop character in a social context sets up tension with multi-dimensional, poignant reality.”
- Weekend Notes
“Marani has honed slick performances, a tight ensemble, and a design feast for the senses… in this impressive production” - Theatre Press
“Mackay’s text unravels layers of disgust, fear and spite… (providing) delicious character arcs that manifest onstage in compelling performances” - Theatre Press
“Tahlia Jameson headlines this dynamic cast with a remarkable and complex portrayal of Brittany… Jameson is an early master at her craft"“ - Theatre Press
“Fever103 is a company of committed artists who will make their mark in Melbourne Theatre” - Weekend Notes
