The Italians

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The Italians

  • 23 Oct – 6 Nov 22 Downstairs Theatre
Archived

The Italians

Written by Danny Ball
Original concept by Danny Ball and Thomas De Angelis
Directed by Riley Spadaro

  • Venue Downstairs Theatre
  • Dates 23 Oct – 6 Nov 22
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  • Content warning

    The Italians has a runtime of 80 minutes with no interval.

    This production includes theatrical haze, herbal cigarettes, strong language including racial and homophobic slurs, references to paedophilia, partial nudity, weaponry, loud, sudden sounds and strobe lighting.

    Should you wish to speak to speak to a member of staff regarding running times, content warnings or any other show related queries, our box office can be contacted on 02 9699 3444.

  • Co-Produced & Presented by
    • Malocchio Productions
    • bontom

‘Your family have a really woggy vibe – you know, your dad working in the repair shop, your mum at the cafe… which I totally love… and mine are more… Italian.’

It’s la dolce vita for Joe right now. He’s got a successful business, handsome boyfriend and wealthy AF future in-laws. He’s clawed his way out of the working class and he’s got freshly steamed linen trousers to prove it.

But his plans for full-blown assimilation take a nasty turn when Joe’s estranged cousin drops by and exposes an enormous family secret. Suddenly, Joe’s on a mission out to South-Western Sydney, to the Italian-Australian heartland and the place where his family’s story began.

What is 25A? 25A IS A BELVOIR INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE. IT HAS BEEN MADE BY INDEPENDENT AND EMERGING ARTISTS. THEY HAVE PRODUCED AND MARKETED IT THEMSELVES. THEY GET 100% OF THE BOX OFFICE AND THE THEATRE FOR FREE. THEIR TASK IS TO MAKE A SHOW FOR LESS THAN $1500. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE.

PRICES

  • Full price (adult) $25
  • Previews $20

25A Tickets

Tickets to 25A productions are $25 and Previews are $20. Tickets are available online and at the door.

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TEAM

  • Danny Ball
     Writer & Producer
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    Danny Ball is an actor, writer and producer. He grew up in Melbourne to Italian-Australian parents before moving to Sydney, graduating from NIDA with a BFA (Acting). Previous theatre credits include The Italians and Darwin’s Reptilla (Belvoir 25a). Other theatre credits include Loaded (Malthouse Theatre), Cleansed (Old Fitz), The Making of Sasha Fein (ARA Theatre), […]

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  • Riley Spadaro
     Director

  • Cast

  • Danny Ball
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    Danny Ball is an actor, writer and producer. He grew up in Melbourne to Italian-Australian parents before moving to Sydney, graduating from NIDA with a BFA (Acting). Previous theatre credits include The Italians and Darwin’s Reptilla (Belvoir 25a). Other theatre credits include Loaded (Malthouse Theatre), Cleansed (Old Fitz), The Making of Sasha Fein (ARA Theatre), […]

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  • Philip D’Ambrosio
  • Deborah Galanos
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    For Belvoir, Deborah was seen in Stop Girl, The Boomkak Panto and 25A’s Son of Byblos. Other theatre credits: Greek Tragedy (Belvoir Company B), Wicked Sisters (Griffin), Lady Tabouli (National Theatre Of Parramatta/Sydney Festival), Gods Of Strangers (State Theatre Company South Australia), The God Committee, Heartbreak Kid (Ensemble), I’m With Her, The Mystery of Love & Sex (Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Antigone (Sport For Jove), Metamorphoses (Apocalypse/Old Fitz), Unfinished Works, Homesick (Bontom/Seymour/505), Seagull (Secret House), Dropped (The Goods Theatre Company/Old […]

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  • Amy Hack
  • Jonathan Lagudi
  • Emma O’Sullivan
  • Brandon Scane
  • Tony Poli

  • Creatives

  • Grace Deacon
     Set Designer
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    Grace is a production and costume designer working across stage, film and screen. Grace’s practice is based heavily on creative collaboration and exploration, with a love of developing new works. Grace’s recent design credits include:  AN OX STOOF ON MY TOUNGE (25A BELVOIR), NEVER CLOSER (25A BELVOIR), THE ITALIANS (25A BELVOIR), WHO’S AFRAID (25A BELVOIR), […]

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  • Phoebe Pilcher
     Lighting Designer
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    Phoebe Pilcher is lighting designer with an interest in new work and collaborative processes. Phoebe is a graduate from WAAPA (Production and Design) and NIDA (MFA Design for Performance). Recent credits include: The Italians (Belvoir 25A), Never Closer (Belvoir 25A) A Streetcar Named Desire (Redline Productions at the Old Fitz), La Cage Aux Folles (State […]

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  • Luke Di Somma
     Composer
  • Amy Hack
     Movement Director/Choreographer
  • Thomas De Angelis
     Dramaturg & Producer
  • Elizabeth Guy
     Stage Manager
  • Cameron Hill-Harrison
     Assistant Stage Manager
  • Philip D’Ambrosio
     Producer