UQ Drama Presents: Machinal

Freaks! Oddities! Abominations!

Combining elements of carnival, 1920s freak sideshows and vaudeville, UQ Drama’s edgy and confronting production of Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal will have you riveted to your seats. Performed by current University of Queensland drama students, the performance uses Vsevolod Meyerhold’s theory of biomechanics, a foundational training system that inspired German Expressionism.

Machinal is based on the true story of New Yorker Ruth Snyder, who murdered her husband and became the first woman ever to be executed by electric chair. The play follows Helen, a young woman, and her attempts to negotiate work, marriage and motherhood. Never able to truly fit in, she finds herself trapped in a machine-like world and goes to extreme measures in an attempt to escape it.

This exciting 85^th anniversary production of a classic American Expressionist play promises to be a thrilling night out. So enter the machine…if you dare. 

WARNING: Due to mature content, this show is not recommended for children.

REFUND POLICY: We can not give a  refund for incorrectly purchased tickets. However, arrangements may be made for exceptional circumstances. If you feel that a refund is warranted (minus the $1.50 booking fee), please contact the organiser ASAP via the "ask the organiser" button. Tickets are also non-transferable. 

PLEASE NOTE: The easiest way to get to the Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio is to head down Union Road and take a left at the top of the Cul-de-sac 

AS OF SATURDAY, MAY 25th,  2:15pm: 

0 tickets remain for the Preview Performance on Tuesday 21/05/2013

0 tickets remain for the Gala Opening Night on Wednesday 22/05/2013

0 tickets remain for Performance Night 1 on Thursday 23/05/2013 

0 tickets remain for Performance Night 2 on Friday 24/05/2013

0 tickets remain for Performance Night 3 on Saturday 25/05/2013 

Book your tickets soon so you don't miss out on this thrilling performance! All online tickets stop selling at 4:00pm on the dates of each performance but, any tickets remaining, can be purchased at the door for the same prices listed above. 

Tickets can be collected from the box office from 6:30pm each night.