In Small Doses
This is a true story.
A mother flies in to visit her daughter for her birthday. She brings with her a large suitcase with no return ticket home. Unbeknownst to her daughter, her mother is here to stay ... indefinitely.
"Surprise!"
Mother has broken up with Husband No. 3 and now has nowhere else to go.
If only this were a surprise. Fast to detect her mother's ulterior motives, the daughter attempts to find a polite way to make her mother leave. Turns out ... there isn't one.
In Small Doses is a dark comedy about family relations made all the more complex as unique cultural values come into play. Performed by a real mother and daughter, In Small Doses maps a series of escalating arguments, each one more thrilling than the last ... for, isn't 'arguing' a type of love-language?
- Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
- Wed, 19 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
- 60 min
- 2 venues
- M (1 Warning)
- $25
- All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.
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Presented by: Maroussia Vladi
Maroussia Vladi invites her very own mother, Youlia Alexander on stage to play out their real-life drama. Some might say they've been rehearsing 'In Small Doses' for over thirty years. Their relationship is so dramatic, they decided the stage was the only place for it.
Both 'Drama Queens', Maroussia is a professional, her mother: the inspiration.
Growing up in Soviet Russia, Youlia had two dreams:
1) To be a famous actress.
2) To immigrate.
She hasn't achieved the 1st (yet), but she did achieve the 2nd.
It was then up to her daughter, Maroussia, to pursue the stage. Maroussia studied at Flinders University Drama Centre and at Ecole Jacques Lecoq. She's lived in Paris, London and New York as a performer ... tolerating frequent visits from her mother.
Sessions
The Iris at The Mercury Cinema:
The Mercury Cinema:
Ticket Prices
Full price: $25.00
Schools Program: $18.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.
2 Venues
The Iris at The Mercury Cinema
The Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide, Kaurna
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
The Mercury Cinema
The Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- High Visual Content