Our Monster's Name is Jerry
Geelong Arts Centre Dirty Pennies Theatre Project and Theatre Works present
Our Monster's Name is Jerry
Written by Amy May Nunn
Directed by Alanah Guiry
Sometimes family chooses you.
Dirty Pennies Theatre Project the acclaimed team behind Lemon Tree on Dreg Street proudly brings Melbourne audiences a premiere gothic suburban horror this Summer. Running in partnership with the Geelong Arts Centre and Theatre Works this new Australian work promises to be a wild ride full of spooks heart and slime.
Young couple Lou and Maud are broke after yet another unsuccessful round of IVF but life takes a surprising upturn when they inherit a house from an estranged relative. However as they strive to assimilate in their pristine new neighbourhood things start to go horribly awry because of the monster they have living inside their home.
A monster named Jerry.
A fantastical genre-warping production that explores the terror of planning for the future in an increasingly frightening world Our Monster's Name is Jerry is a captivating new work that spotlights the monsters we wrestle with and the lengths we'll go to keep them at bay. Running for a limited season Our Monster's Name is Jerry is an exciting addition to the 2025 'With Theatre Works' season not to be missed!
Launched in 2017 Dirty Pennies Theatre Project is a Naarm/Melbourne-based company dedicated to the fostering and development of new work with a particular focus on women non-binary and queer voices accessibility and daring. Previous works include Legends or (The God Killers) (2023) Lemon Tree on Dreg Street (2023) Pramkicker (2019 2021) They Will Know Us By Trails of Light (2021) and Rise Again (2020 - 2021).
Constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development Theatre Works is one of Australia's longest-running independent theatres. They fill a vital niche in the Australian cultural landscape as an artistic home and destination for artists to collaborate and create.
This production is proudly supported by Geelong Arts Centre and the City of Melbourne
Written by Amy May Nunn
Directed by Alanah Guiry
Assistant directed by Kimberly Summer
Performed by Emma Jevons Tomas Parrish Laura Jane Turner and Amanda LaBonté
Produced by Danielle Goder
Sound design by Robbie Divine
Set design by Savanna Wegman
Lighting design by Spencer Herd
Stage managed by Jemma Law and Stephanie Lee
Publicity by Sassy Red PR
Duration: 70 mins no interval
Suitable for ages 15+
Warnings: implied domestic violence homophobia horror themes vomit replica dead animal transphobia
14 to 22 February 2025
Tues - Sat 7:30 pm Sat Matinee 2:00pm
Previews: 14 and 15 February
Opening Night: Tuesday 18 February
Venue: Theatre Works - 14 Acland Street St Kilda
Tickets: $45 Full $35 Concession $28 Preview $20 Mob tix and 20 for $20 (+ booking fee)
❊ Official Tickets ❊
Book Online Here
❊ When ❊
Date/s: Friday 14th February 2025 - Saturday 22nd February 2025
Times: Tues - Sat 7:30 pm Sat Matinee 2:00pm
❊ Where ❊
Theatre Works View Venue
14 Acland Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182 Map
✆ Venue: (03) 9534 4879 || BOX OFFICE (03) 9534 3388 | Event: (03) 9534 3388
❊ Web Links ❊
→ Our Monster's Name is Jerry→ www.theatreworks.org.au
→ www.dirtypenniestheatreproject.com
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Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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