How far would you go to live the perfect life?
From playwriting icon Joanna Murray-Smith comes this ravishing adaptation of the twentieth century’s most glamorous thriller. Following the triumphant success of Julia, Murray-Smith reunites with director Sarah Goodes to masterfully transform this seductive page-turner into an electrifying, world-premiere stage experience.
Will McDonald (Heartbreak High) plays Tom Ripley, an orphan and a striver, barely scraping by in 1950s New York. But beneath his woebegone exterior, Tom cultivates certain talents that set him apart: an extraordinary capacity for mimicry and deception. He is a man with a face no-one remembers. Whereas no one could forget Dickie Greenleaf. He is everything Tom isn’t; confident, stylish, and heir to a large fortune. Tom is hired by Dickie’s father to bring his son home and so plunges him into a glittering world of luxury, beauty and hedonism on the Italian Riviera. Intoxicated with this new social scene, Tom begins to fashion himself after his target. He begins dancing like Dickie, dressing like him, and drinking like him. Tom begins to imagine another version of himself. A better one... and he’ll kill for it.
For 70 years Tom Ripley has captivated readers and cinephiles alike. Now, literature’s most alluring confidence man is brought to life before our eyes in the hands of one of Australia's great playwrights and most brilliant directors. Also featuring Faisal Hamza, Andrew McFarlane, Johnny Nasser and Claude Scott-Mitchell, The Talented Mr. Ripley promises tension, passion and spectacular suspense.
Content advisory: Recommended for ages 15+. This performance contains strong language, mature themes including violence, cigarettes and theatrical blood.
Auslan Interpreted Performance: Tuesday 12 November, 7:00pm
Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is used by the Deaf community in Australia. Auslan Interpretation is offered for select performances. To book seats near the interpreter, select 'Book tickets' on the event page and add the code AUSLAN into the promo code box. These seats are subject to availability.Captioned Performance: Tuesday 18 November, 7:00pm
Captions are prepared from the script of the play by highly trained staff. During the performance, the captions are displayed on a screen, enabling the audience to read what is being said, without obstructing the performance. To book seats with the best view of the captions, select 'Book tickets' on the event page and add the code CAPTION into the promo code box. These seats are subject to availability.Audio Described Performance: Wednesday 19 November, 7:00pm
Audio Description (AD) enhances the live performance experience for people who are blind or have low vision by providing additional narration that complements the work. To reserve an Audio Description headset please select the option in the purchase pathway. For more information please reach out to our box office team on 1300 182 183.Tactile Tour: Wednesday 19 November June, 5.30pm (ahead of Audio Described performance at 7:00pm)
Tactile Tours enhance the live performance experience for people who are blind or have low vision. It gives you a chance to feel key elements of a performance like the props, set and costumes prior to the show starting. To book into the Tactile Tour please select the option in the purchase pathway. For more information please reach out to our box office team on 1300 182 183.
Event Details:
Dates: 28 October - 23 November
Auslan Interpreted Performance: Wednesday 12 November, 7pm.
Captioned Performance: Tuesday 18 November, 7pm.
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday 19 November, 7pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Suitable for: Recommended for ages 15+
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne - Playhouse
Warnings: This performance contains strong language, mature themes including violence, cigarettes and theatrical blood.