I START AGAIN

I START AGAIN celebrating 100 years of Samuel Beckett and Dmitry Shostakovich Two of the twentieth century’s finest artists turn 100 this year, or would have, had the tides of time not been drawn to sure. A IS FOR ATLAS brings you a theatrical installation inspired by and reflecting on the work of these two great artists. "Ohio Impromptu" by Samuel Beckett (directed by David Myles) "What Where" by Samuel Beckett (directed by Xan Colman) "Let’s Eat Hair" by Carl Laszlo (directed by Xan Colman) "Plum" by Xan Colman (directed by David Myles) With live performances of excerpts from the repertoire of Dmitry Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola & Piano, Op.147; Sonata for Violin & Piano, Op.134; Piano Sonata No.2 in B minor, Op.61 Four short plays, sonata fragments, and a visual art feast combine for a cross-artform event like no other. Also featuring the world-first performance of Samuel Beckett’s "What Where" by an all-female cast. I START AGAIN WEDNESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER All shows 7.30pm except Sunday at 6pm * No show Monday * Additional Late Show Saturday 16 September at 10pm THE BASEMENT, ABBOTSFORD CONVENT 1 St.Helier’s Street, Abbotsford Tix $25 / $15 conc * Bookings 9539 2142 or bookings@aisforatlas.org.au MEDIA ENQUIRIES – Belle McDonagh * 0425 833 175 * media@aisforatlas.org.au Directed by Xan Colman and David Myles Produced by Grant Cooper Set Design Hope Hayward-Rowling Costume Design Melanie Liertz Lighting Design Bronwyn Pringle With Farayi Chipungu, Michael Finney, Bruce Kerr, Jane McArthur, Liz McColl, Mike McEvoy, Chris Molyneux, Lise Rodgers, Felicity Steel, Marisa Warrington and Janine Watson Construction Rob Lingham Stage Manager Zoe Jacob Assistant Stage Manager Lucas Silva-Myles Front of House Hang Trinh Media Belle McDonagh Musical Direction Peter Baker Viola Phoebe Green, Erkki Veltheim and James Wannan Violin Philippa West and Kristian Winther Piano Peter Baker A IS FOR ATLAS is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the collaborative development of Australian artists and arts practices, and to the evolution of our creative community. Our aim is to develop a community of individuals and organisations with whom we can work to create a broader appreciation of the Arts in Australia.