La Mama to launch three-month season of bold new works

La Mama Theatre will launch one of its most anticipated annual programs on June 2, with EXPLORATIONS returning for a three-month season of brand-new works-in-progress.

Running from June through to the end of August, the much-loved program will feature 52 new works, each presented across a three-night season at La Mama HQ and the Courthouse.

With performances scheduled from Tuesday to Sunday, the program will offer audiences a constantly changing line-up of new theatre, experimental ideas and emerging voices.

EXPLORATIONS has long been regarded as a vital launching pad for new Australian work, having helped give rise to acclaimed productions including Trophy Boys, Stuck, Flick, On the Production of Monsters and No Former Performer has Performed this Performance Before.

Each work is still in development, meaning audiences may see something different from one night to the next as artists test new ideas, take risks and refine their pieces in front of a live audience.

La Mama CEO and artistic director Caitlin Dullard said EXPLORATIONS was a highlight of the theatre’s artistic calendar.

“EXPLORATIONS is genuinely my favourite part of the artistic program and is the most exciting time of the year at La Mama,” Dullard said.

A brand-new audience experience every three days for three whole months is electric - both theatres vibrate with colour and movement. It’s loads of fun.

La Mama pathways and partnerships manager Myf Powell, who oversees the program, said audiences played an important role in the development of each work.

“EXPLORATIONS gives audiences a wonderful glimpse into the creative process,” Powell said.

“As the first audiences of these new shows, they’re actually a part of what is potentially going to be the next big hit.”

All tickets are $20, with post-show conversations giving audiences the chance to engage directly with artists.

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