The Wake of Dick Johnson

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Theatre (drama)

  • Venue 29
    Paradise in The Vault - The Vault
  • 10:45
  • Aug 25
  • 55 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Restriction)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Long Pig Media
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

A filthy comedy delving into memory, identity and the human condition in an afterlife purgatory. Johnson, haunted by vivid trauma and existential ponderings, confronts life's fleeting nature and the indifferent cosmos. As he grapples with the absurdity of existence and the torment of his memories, the play blends dark humour with deep questions. It challenges audiences to find meaning in life's chaos and absurdities, exploring themes of cosmic insignificance and eternal torment through a lens of irreverent comedy. It's been cancelled three times in the US for its controversial themes and graphic language.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Rosa 37 days ago

A one-man play perfectly mastered — every detail is thought through, and this was like walking into a fever dream that you're not sure you can walk out of as it slowly turns into a nightmare. Great writing, great acting (although I personally did not like the mask, as it felt hard to hear the words or feel truly connected to the character, but I understand and respect the artistic choice here) and mostly, great directing.

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