gundog

Written by SIMON LONGMAN

Directed by ALONSO PINEDA

8-13 NOVEMBER 2022

CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL

“Land beneath our feet. Got all our blood inside it hasn’t it? All that time. Belongs to us.”

Time is always moving somewhere – but here it’s very quiet. On a farm in the middle of rural England, sisters Becky and Anna try to keep the family business going after the death of their mother. When they encounter a stranger on their land, the three are united in their determination to endure the elements and the circular nature of time.

Originally commissioned for the UK’s Royal Court, Three Fates Theatre is proud to present the Australian premiere of Simon Longman’s Gundog at the iconic Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne. A dark comedy exploring the complexities of generational and familial responsibility and the looming climate crisis, Gundog is told through the lens of a young family at the brink of collapse. These characters weave a prescient tale of heartbreak, loss, and love that speaks both to the despair and hope of a generation.

Visionary director Alonso Pineda (Nothing, Admissions), helms an astounding cast of local and international actors including Thalia Dudek (ANALOG, Better Man), Laura McCluskey (LAND, Kindling), Dion Mills (The Amateurs, The Cane), Andy Johnston (A Midnight Visit, Yank! The Musical) and Alexandros Pettas (Earthquakes in London, Love Don’t Cost A King).

Three Fates Theatre’s production of Gundog is proudly supported by City of Stonnington, Auspicious Arts, and Chapel Off Chapel.

  • …an intense and piercing study of unrelenting grind that is definitely worth catching.

    The Blurb

  • Each member of the five-piece cast delivers a rousing performance that is sure to stay with audiences long after the curtain call.

    Theatre Haus

  • …a powerful, moving experience.

    Stage Whispers

  • Striking performances, you need to see this family come to grips with life, their future, their mental wellness and loss of people and place in this rural landscape, waiting for something to change.

    Weekend Notes

  • Director Alonso Pineda has masterfully captured the isolation and cynicism that bleeds from every page, crafting a heartbreaking interpretation of this raw, 'timeless' world.

    Theatre Press

  • Alexandros Pettas

    Guy

  • andy johnston

    Ben

  • Dion Mills

    Mick

  • Laura Mccluskey

    Anna

  • Thalía Dudek

    Becky

  • Alonso Pineda

    Director

  • Lowana Van Dorssen

    Stage Manager

  • Sam Porter

    Sound Design

  • Freya Allen

    Set Design

  • Harrie Hogan

    Lighting Design

  • Zoe Hawkins

    Costumer Design and Producer

  • Poster Image

    Cameron Grant