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a woman with brown hair sticks her head out of a velvet red curtain, with an excited expression on her face. She points her finger in the air, and her other hand is clutching the red curtin under her face.
a woman with brown hair sits in front of a plush velvet curtain, whilst she herself is draped in another red curtain. The draped curtain frames her head, and she is wrapping her body up in it. She has a disgruntled expression on her face.
a woman with brown hair sticks her head from behind a large velvet red curtain, with a happy expression on her face. Her head is poking out at a horizontal angle, and her hands hold onto the curtain at either side of her face.

Eva Seymour as 'The Understudy'

She knows all the lines. She’s memorised every cue. Now she waits for a call to tell her Amy has gastro.

Exploring the anxiety-fuelled existence of  the professional swing, The Understudy dives into the desperation, jealousy, and gratitude for the gig that fuels the perpetual waiting.

But that waiting has consequences... When you put everything on hold, what do you have left? 

After years of experience as the person in the wings, Eva Seymour brings her silly, surreal and sometimes mortifying experiences to a fast-paced laugh out-loud one-woman catastrophe.

"The Understudy is a meticulously constructed, deeply engaging piece that balances humour, heart, and theatrical craft." My Melbourne Arts

Please note: This event has had a title change from 'The Understudy' since the Adelaide Fringe Guide was printed.

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Theatre and Physical Theatre • Comedy
Victoria • SA Premiere
 
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 01 Mar
 
50 min
 
The Den at Dom Polski Centre
 
M (3 Warnings)
 
$17 to $28
 
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  • The Understudy is a meticulously constructed, deeply engaging piece that balances humour, heart, and theatrical craft. - Myron My, My Melbourne Arts

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  • The Understudy is a meticulously constructed, deeply engaging piece that balances humour, heart, and theatrical craft. - Myron My, My Melbourne Arts

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