“The show is a meditative experience...it’s textually spare, relying much more on the power of metaphor. It’s a rare opportunity to reflect and examine, too seldom offered in the theatre, let alone life at large.” — Crikey
The Man Who Dreamt the Stars
A Merrigong Theatre Company production in association with The Disability Trust
Featuring an ensemble of performers, some of whom are perceived to have intellectual disabilities, The Man Who Dreamt the Stars is a new Merrigong work with a unique artistic vision resulting from our long-term partnership with The Disability Trust.
A young man. A classic villain. A protective mother. A mysterious astronaut. Devised by the cast and creative team, The Man Who Dreamt the Stars takes us on an unexpected journey, from the inner-most workings of the mind, to the imagined reaches of outer space.
Absurd and darkly comic, The Man Who Dreamt the Stars takes as its starting point the incredible true story of a young man’s experiences with a recurring brain tumour. Combining surreal characters, stunning interactive video projection, pop-culture references and quirky songs, The Man Who Dreamt the Stars is a delightful and surprising new theatre work that reminds us that in the face of life’s challenges, there is great beauty to be found in the power of the imagination.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Cast: Alicia Battestini, Drayton Morley, Malcolm Allison, Phillip Prentice
Director: Anne-Louise Rentell
Lighting & Video Designer: Toby Knyvett
Set & Costume Designer: Imogen Ross
Sound Designer: Daryl Wallis
Movement Director: Lee Pemberton
