DEAD BAT ON THE NIGHT SHIFT

by Samantha Hill

Produced by Observatory Theatre

 

August 26 – September 5 ’26

 

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DEAD BAT ON THE NIGHT SHIFT

By Samantha Hill

Produced by Observatory Theatre

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Aug 26 – Sep 5

Duration: 140 min, incl. 20 min interval

Price: $21-$45

Recommended 14+

Level 2 Theatre

…This is her calling.

From local writer Samantha Hill comes this brand-spanking-new comedy thriller of otherworldly proportions! Strap in for an evening of huge laughs, big feelings, and work Christmas parties gone horribly wrong…!
Sloane has been receiving messages from the universe. The Hanging Man tarot card keeps appearing in her library books, her early period is an omen of impending doom, and now there’s a dead bat hanging from the powerlines. All of these signs can only have one possible meaning – it’s time to kill her evil boss and save everyone at the call centre. Obviously.
And just when you think it can’t get any more unhinged, it absolutely does! Darkly hilarious and edge-of-your-seat, Dead Bat on the Night Shift takes aim at toxic workplaces and hustle culture, holding no punches and asking – can we ever get a life?
Content Warnings

Adult Themes, Strong Coarse language, Use of misogynistic and racist language, Sexual references, Theatrical Violence, Sudden Loud Sounds, Sounds of gun shots, Flashing or Strobing Lights, Reference to Alcohol, Themes of Death or Grief, References to murder and homicide, References to the foster system, Depiction of mental health struggles and, Use of fake blood. Use of a fake firearm.

WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST • 6:30PM • PREVIEW
THURSDAY 27th AUGUST • 7:00PM • OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY 28th AUGUST • 7:00PM
SATURDAY 29th AUGUST • 2:00PM
SATURDAY 29th AUGUST • 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER • 6:30PM
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER • 7:00PM
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER • 7:00PM • ARTIST TALK
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER • 2:00PM
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER • 7:00PM • CLOSING

About the Writer: “Extremely clever and maturely takes us down all kinds of deep paths, with great social, political, gender and satirical commentary sparkling through.” Theatre Press for ‘Merry Christmas, Bitches’

Dead Bat on the Night Shift was commissioned and developed through Observatory Theatre’s Telescope New Writing Program.

CAST

Claire Pearson

Jaxon Norman

Ellen Hardisty

Clarise Ooi

Jenna Murphy

Daren King

CREATIVE TEAM
Produced by Observatory Theatre as a Co-Production with PIP Theatre 
Playwright – Samantha Hill
Director & Designer – Lachlan Driscoll
Assistant Stage Manager –  Imogen Meehan
Movement Director – Vivian Hannah Ho
Vision Designer – Freddy Komp
Intimacy Director – Sherri Smith
Set Realisor & Constructor – Chris Kellett
Sound Designer & Composer – Hannah Page
Lighting Designer – Noah Milne
Dramaturg – Emma Churchland
Creative Consultant – Minola Theatre 
Fight Director – Jason McKell

Price

Preview: All Tickets $21

General: Adult $45 / Concession $31

Cheap Wednesday (2nd Sep): All Tickets $28

$3.30 Booking Fee

Companion Cards Accepted 

Showtime 

Wednesdays:

5:30pm Doors and Bar Open

6:30pm Show Starts

Thursday-Saturday: 

6:00pm Doors and Bar Open

7:00pm Show Starts

Matinee

1:00pm Doors and Bar Open

2:00pm Show Starts

Accessibility

PIP theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift. We have dedicated accessibility spaces and are equipped with wheelchair-accessible amenities. Please email info@piptheatre.org for any questions or to book a companion card ticket.

Parking

Parking spaces located under the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park (Driveway located next to Maple Fusion Chinese Restaurant). Free on weekends and after 4pm weekdays. Plenty of street parking is also available along Park Road and surrounding streets.

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