A captivating portrayal of the hidden forces shaping our personal relationships, MUST presents Michael Gow’s Australian classic Away. Thematically timeless and enduringly relevant, Away “juxtaposes a magical dreamscape with the realities of people hurting”, says Director Max Pickering.

Family holidays are built on expectations, but when these don’t materialise the stark reality of human sorrow is revealed. The ensemble performance ironically embodies the layered challenges of human connection. Assistant Director Esmé Stripp echoes this, “performativity is at the heart of Away… every character performs – not just for the audience, but for each other.”

The themes Michael Gow explores in his retrospective portrayal of 1960s Australia are just as potent now, as ever. Every interaction and moment, ripples through this interconnected narrative of truths washing up on the shore.

Show Dates: May 15 - 24

Thurs 15 May - Sat 17 May, 7:30pm (Fri 16 May Masked Performance*)

Tues 20 May - Fri 23 May, 7:30pm

Sat 24 May, 5:00pm

(Duration: 2 hours, including interval)

* Masked Performance (Audience & Crew): Fri 16th May - a new access initiative at MUST to protect immunocompromised members of our community.

Post Show Q & A: Thurs 22nd May

Tickets: $18 MSA plus | $20 Concession | Full $26

Venue: The MUST Space: Grnd Flr, West Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Monash Clayton, (See pin on Google & Apple maps)

Enquiries via MUST, E: msa-must@monash.edu

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Age suitability: Recommended for ages 13+

Content Notes: Death and grief, child death, post traumatic stress, leukaemia/cancer, mild drug abuse, flash/strobe warning.

Image by Neerada (Pear) Sheanakul, Ava Toon and Isla Hickey