Press Release:
Sydney’s newest theatre company, Studio Sputnik, presents an outrageous comedy with a killer bite by acclaimed British playwright Philip Ridley. The Australian premiere of Radiant Vermin opens at the Chippen St Theatre on 29th of July for a strictly limited season.
Radiant Vermin is a satire about a young couple offered a ‘too good to be true’ way onto the property ladder. Playful, provocative, and viciously sharp, this outrageous black comedy is a meditation on how far we will go to satisfy, and justify, materialistic greed. Directed by Victor Kalka and starring Nicola Denton as Jill, Michael Becker as Ollie, and Melissa Jones as the mysterious Miss Dee.
“This play is a whip smart satire of capitalism and the ways in which we commodify or dehumanise people to serve our own agendas. It’s also a fascinating descent into madness and guilt – imagine Macbeth meets Grand Designs!” said director Victor Kalka. “Ridley is one of my favourite writers, he wields language like a weapon and in Radiant Vermin, his words are razor sharp.”
Philip Ridley is a novelist, film-maker, contemporary artist, poet and one of the UK’s most celebrated playwrights, winning Time Out, Evening Standard, Fringe First and Critics Circle awards for his plays. Plays include The Pitchfork Disney, Ghost From A Perfect Place and The Fastest Clock in the Universe. Ridley has been variously described as “a visionary” (Rolling Stone), “a genius” (Time Out), “the master of modern myth” (The Guardian) and “a major literary talent” (The Independent).
Studio Sputnik was founded by actor and theatre maker Michael Becker and is committed to producing exciting new theatre.
Performances of Radiant Vermin take place at Chippen St Theatre in Chippendale, Sydney at 7.30 p.m. between the 29th of Julyand the 6th of August. There will be one preview performance on the 29th July. All tickets are between $25 – $35
What: Australian Premiere of Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley — A satire flecked with horror. Jill and Ollie want to tell you about their dream home. You might be shocked by what they did to get it, but they want you to know that everything they did, they did for baby. Presented as a debut performance from Sydney’s freshest new theatre and film company Studio Sputnik.
Who: Written by Philip Ridley
Directed by Victor Kalka
Starring Nicola Denton, Melissa Jones and Michael Becker
Produced by Michael Becker and Emily Star under Studio Sputnik.
When: Preview 29th July 2022
Opening Night 30th July 2022
Closing Night 6th August 2022
Season 29th July – 6th August.
Where: Chippen St Theatre, 45 Chippen St, Chippendale NSW.
How: Purchase Tickets https://bit.ly/radiantvermintix
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