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Anthropocene Play Company proudly presents the world premiere of

7 Captiva Road
Written by Andrea Ciannavei
Directed by Cathy Hunt

Hell isn't other people... it's your family.

An explosive dark comedic drama about three generations of an Italian American family preparing for the death of their matriarch, Anthropocene Play Company now bring Melbourne audiences the world premiere of 7 Captiva Road.

A loud and brash family with a dark sense of humour, they are a group that delight in breaking each other’s balls, but with the death of their beloved Nonna tensions rise and long held secrets spill out. Some relationships, if they survive, will never be the same.

Set in New England, 2004, 7 Captiva Road is a riveting tale of generational violence, denial, and abuse. Written by executive producer and writer Andrea Ciannavei (The Sopranos, Mayans M.C, Borgia and upcoming Netflix drama The Corps), it was first developed at Labyrinth Theatre Company New York under Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Marking Anthropocene Play Company’s first collaboration with an international playwright, their latest production brings together a superb cast of actors from the Anthropocene Play Company ensemble under the masterful direction of Cathy Hunt (Little Brother, Big Sister, What Every Girl Should Know, Her Father’s Daughter).

Running for a limited time at Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Off Chapel this coming February, this powerful premiere season promises an electric and gripping night out for theatre lovers!

The Anthropocene Play Company was established in 2018 by Artistic Director Bronwen Coleman and founding members Clare Larman and Pia O’Meadhra. They are a feminist theatre company committed to championing traditionally sidelined artists of all stripes, and to creating provocative, engaging theatre around the pressing issues of our time.

This production is proudly presented by the Stonnington City Council and Bunjil Place’s New Ground Commission Program

Praise for Anthropocene Play Company:
“Individual, dynamic, incisive” - Stage Whispers (Uncle Vanya)
“Ten of Melbourne’s finest actors.” - Milk Bar Mag (Ignis)
“Intimate performances embrace effortless transformations.” - The Age (Ignis)

Written by Andrea Ciannavei
Directed by Cathy Hunt
Performed by Mikhaela Ebony, Pia O’Meadhra, Helen Doig, Clare Larman, Bronwen Coleman, Sebastian Gunner and Max Garcia-Underwood
Lighting Design by Sidney Younger
Set Design by Harry Gill
Costume Design by Jessamine Moffat
Produced by Mikhaela Ebony and Bronwen Coleman for the Anthropocene Play Company
Promotional Images by Greg Elms
Publicity by Sassy Red PR

21 February to 3 March 2024
Previews 21 and 22 February 7:30pm
Opening Night 23 February 7:30pm
Tues – Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm (24 February only), Sun 2:30pm (3 March only)
Tickets: $52 Full, $47 Groups 6+, $38 Concession, $29.50 Previews
Bookings: (03) 8290 7000 or via www.chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/7-captiva-road/
Venue: Chapel Off Chapel - 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181
www.anthropoceneplaycompany.com

Running time: 2 hours with interval
Age Suitability: 13+
Warnings: references to sexual and physical abuse