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Monash University Student Theatre, MSA presents Scum: Death Destruction and Dirty Laundry - Clayton campus

Published: 25 March 2009

MUST's first big show for 2009, written by Claire Luckham and Chris Bond in collaboration with the legendary 70s avant-garde theatre group Monstrous Regiment, 'SCUM' follows seven Parisians in the lead up to the people's revolution of 1871 and the creation of the infamous Paris Commune.

Directed by Cheyney Caddy with musical direction from Tony Toppi.

War, famine, siege, famine, war, revolution: Paris, 1871. France has misplaced its Emperor and got itself a lawyer. Things are getting hot at Madame Masson's laundry. Freedom and glory are mighty thin on the ground and the sheets still need soaking.

Thurs 19 - Sat 28 March, 8 pm

This is a play (with songs) about making trouble. Long Live the Commune!

When: Thurs 19 - Sat 28 March, 8 pm (no shows Sun or Mon) 2 pm Matinee Sat 28
Venue: Student Theatre Space - Building 10, Clayton campus

For further information contact:
Name: Yvonne Virsik
Bookings / enquiries: +61 3 9905 8173
Email: yvonne.virsik@adm.monash.edu.au
Website: Monash Student Association website