Beautiful Highness
by Chelsea Plumley
May 17-28
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
by Chelsea Plumley
May 17-28
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
Painting by Richard McLean
Based on a true story, Beautiful Highness centres around one family’s incredible grit and determination dealing with mental ill-health. Unsentimental, heartwarming and gently humorous, the play crystallises just how important a sense of belonging and connection is for all of us. It is an empathy recharge for those living with or supporting someone with a diagnosis; family members, carers and practitioners.
The Story
Shelley - a spunky, wise-cracking battler - lives with a soundscape of non-stop Voices plaguing her every waking minute. The only relief comes from weekly visits to see her kids who live with their Nana, daily phone calls to her siblings, and really, really loud music.
Our Mission
To unpack the stigma and discrimination experienced by those living with a mental health diagnosis.
To foster understanding and empathy.
To acknowledge the families, carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges; their lived experience matters and has the power to effect research and policy.
To foster understanding and empathy.
To acknowledge the families, carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges; their lived experience matters and has the power to effect research and policy.
"Audiences will be exposed to the intimate heart of a family undergoing tremendous challenges through the prism of love and laughter."
Creative Team
Director: Sara Grenfell, Dramaturg: Peter Houghton, Set & Costume Designer: Christina Logan-Bell, Lighting Designer: Shane Grant, Composer & Sound Designer: James Roche, Producers: Cherian Jacob (Cicero’s Circle), Matt Sheehan (3AC) and Chelsea Plumley
Cast
Michelle Stayner (Blue Heelers, Halifix F.P., Carson’s Law), Petra Glieson (Metro Sexual, It’s A Date, the Dr Blake Mysteries), Tanya Schneider (Harrow, Metro Sexual, Heist), Angela Kennedy (Come From Away, Strictly Ballroom the Musical, Sons & Daughters), Anthony Scundi (Unsolicited Male, Nine The Musical, Hurlyburly), Jessica Faulkner (The Inbestigators, Glitch, Mustangs FC) and child actors - Jasper McDonald Parsons and Alistair Herbert
Our Partners
Proudly supported by the City of Stonnington, the Cybec Foundation, the ACF and ANZACATA
Beautiful Highness received funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund
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