iPhone photos by Athalia Foo
Envelope opened to a packed out theatre last Friday night at Metro Arts. Performing as part of Metro Arts' 2013 Season on the Independents, Envelope is a show created by The Vertebras' and written by Finn O'Branagain.
Entering from the side alley of Metro, audience members are thanked for coming by cast members and are invited to take an envelope off the wall containing a piece of life advice passed on from previous audiences. The ensemble is made up of 5 incredibly talented and charming women who guide you through a series of different ages, life milestones and coming of age events. They sing, they dance, share stories of first times and last times.
What makes Envelope so entertaining, heartwarming and even heartbreaking at times is that all of the stories told on stage are true, either being direct experiences of the performers or stories sent in from the general public. This show is relatable and told with a good sense of humour. This is the perfect show to take friends or family along to who don't have much interest in theatre. This show will prove them wrong! Theatre can be fun and hilarious and totally, unashamedly honest. Get yo' tickets HERE :)
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| Image by Rebecca Ward |
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| Image by Rebecca Ward |
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| Image by Rebecca Ward |
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1. Describe what you just saw in 5 words.
Perspective, telling, frightening, stunning and relevant.
2. Describe a moment when you felt grown up.
When I first moved out of home when I was 18.
3. Last arts event you attended?
The Glass Menagerie at La Boite.
4. An arts event you are looking forward to?
Brisbane Festival and the show The Wizard of Oz in particular by The Danger Ensemble.
5. If you were a social network or any kind of digital device what would you be?
I would be the Brannan filter on Instagram obviously because it makes everything look amazing :)
Emma-Che Martin/Theatre performer, director & producer.
1. Describe what you just saw in 5 words.
Clean, tight, reflective, beautiful and simplicity.
2. How old do you feel?
Depends on what day.
3. Last arts event you attended?
The Glass Menagerie at La Boite.
4. An arts event you are looking forward to?
Brisbane Festival. The show The Wizard of Oz and The Escapists new work also.
5. If you were a social network or any kind of digital device what would you be?
I would be Twitter.
