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Back at
the Dojo

By Lally Katz
Director Chris Kohn

  • Venue Upstairs Theatre
  • Dates 18 June – 17 July 2016

    From the utterly marvellous writer of Neighbourhood Watch and The Dog/The Cat comes a modern romance about wanderlust, love and karate. Lally Katz has spent the past decade turning her life into a series of hilarious and theatrically gorgeous plays. This time it’s her parents’ turn.

    After nearly losing his mind in the abandon of 1960s America, young Danny (who happens to share a name with Lally’s father) finds his way again with the help of an enigmatic sensei. At a New Jersey karate dojo, he and other mislaid souls make their way back into the world, and Danny bumps into a woman called Lois… Meanwhile, in present-day Australia, Danny’s long-lost grandchild has decided to become Patti Smith…

    Inspired by the true events that brought Dan and Lois Katz together, Back at the Dojo features a Hogarthian parade of characters, two real-life karate instructors and the incomparable Luke Mullins (Angels in America, The Glass Menagerie) in a role written specially for him. Belvoir joins forces with legendary Melbourne company Stuck Pigs Squealing for this ravishing, nourishing story about the myths families live by.

    A co-production with Stuck Pigs Squealing

    Warning: This play contains a death, which may be distressing to some patrons. Please contact Box Office if you require further information. 

    Team

    By Lally Katz
    Director Chris Kohn
    Set & Costume Designer Mel Page
    Lighting Designer Richard Vabre
    Sound Designer Jethro Woodward
    Dramaturgs Louise Gough, Anthea Williams
    Karate Consultant Natsuko Mineghishi
    Voice Coach Suzanne Heywood
    Dialect Coach Jennifer White
    Stage Manager Mel Dyer
    Assistant Stage Manager Keiren Smith
    Producer – Stuck Pigs Squealing Nina Bonacci
    Directorial Secondment Olivia Satchell
    Guest Prop Maker – Alexi Creecy

    Cast

    Fayssal Bazzi
    Dara Clear

    Catherine Davies
    Harry Greenwood

    Brian Lipson
    Natsuko Mineghishi
    Luke Mullins
    Shari Sebbens

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