Midnight Feast Presents World Premiere of CHRYSALIS Next Month

A passionate and inspirational new work by independent theatre company Midnight Feast, Chrystalis, written by Stephen Sewell, Emily Dash and Warwick Allsopp, will have its World Premiere season at The Studio,Sydney Opera House on Thursday, November 16 at 7pm and Friday, November 17 at 2pm and 7pm.

The cast combines the talents of professional actors with high support need individuals. The production is a protest Inspired by true events in the lives of ensemble members with significant disabilities who feel they have been mistreated and ignored by doctors and institutions.

When Glenn presents at the emergency room,alone and unable to communicate, frustrated medical staff debate what to do next. After all, what does he has to offer the world? What follows is Glenn's imaginative journey as he ultimately confronts what it means to be different in today's society. Who decides what makes life worth living?

Kylie Harris is the founder of the company, who has been leading the world in staging plays that utilise the talents of people with high support needs. In 2012 working with Can you See Me? Theatre Harris took Circumpecto to the Studio,Sydney Opera House, which set a bench-mark as the first Studio production to combine an abled and disable cast.

"Our dream is to enable talented performers with a disability, to reach their full potential as people; participate and perform alongside their able bodied colleagues,to the enjoyment of audiences in Australia's Capital Cities,regional towns and select venues internationally." says Harris.

Midnight Feast was created to enable people identifying with physical, mental and emotional disability the opportunity to participate in the performing arts on a variety of levels. Drama and movement have proven benefits for the disabled and able bodied alike.

Emily Dash is a very successful young 26 year old writer and actor living with cerebral palsy. She has created two short film,I am not a work of Art and The Cards I'm Dealt. Her recent theatre credits include Connect or Red Door Arts and Water Angel for Can You See Me Theatre.

"The beauty of Midnight Feast lies in its inclusive, respectful and accessible ethos. We are committed to breaking down barriers." says Emily Dash "We create engaging and provocative work that does not limit us, but rather plays to our strengths and helps us grow as artists. We seek to nurture each other's unique talents and voices whether through writing original songs, crafting a monologue, learning to teach, or even developing your own style of meditation. It is our vision to provide employment opportunities for disabled artists wherever possible."

Chrysalis

By Stephen, Emily Dash and Warwick Allsopp Sewell Director Kylie HarrisLighting Designer Christopher Page Costume and Set Designer Lisa Mimmacchi Composer/Sound Design Robin Gist Vocal Coach Performer Odile Le Cells Choreographer Paul Corderiro Assistant Director/performer Nicholas Lewis Star Performers Glenn Turnbull, Georgia Cooper, Sarah Armstrong,Jesse Van, Drempt, Heath Ramsay, Nina Salece,Robert Mocker, Emily Mark Performers Warwick Alsop, Frankie Bouchier, Jude Bowler, Nick Gell, Mark Inwood and Kylie Harris.

Studio Sydney Opera House
Thursday, 16 November 2017 at 7pm. Friday, 17 November 2017 at 2pm. and 7pm

TICKETS
Bookings 02 9250 7777 $55, $45 + 8.50 Booking fee

Running time 60 minutes

Ages: Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent

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