FRI 20 OCT, 6PM — SAT 21 OCT, 6PM
Tickets available at the door only – $15
In an epic feat of endurance, Nat Randall performs a single scene inspired by John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night, on repeat for 24 continuous hours. Starring opposite Randall are 100 different men who range in age, background and acting ability. Each scene is captured on camera and projected live alongside the staged performance. Through the repetition of this intimate encounter, The Second Woman explores the complex interplay between identity, performance, gender, emotion, cinema and reality.
Premiering at Melbourne’s Next Wave Festival last year, The Second Woman was named as one of Guardian Australia’s “10 most groundbreaking shows by women” in 2016. This enthralling performance and cinematic experience—coming to Sydney for the first time—is not to be missed.
Concept and Performance
Nat Randall
Script and Direction
Anna Breckon & Nat Randall
Video Direction
E.O. Gill & Anna Breckon
Lighting Design
Amber Silk
Sound Composition
Nina Buchanan
Set Design
FUTURE METHOD STUDIO
Hair and Makeup
Sophie Roberts
Camera Operation
E.O. Gill
Participant Coordination
Jade Muratore
The Second Woman may contain nudity, adult themes and coarse language. Recommended for ages 13+. Durational performance of 24 hours. You may come and go as you please across the 24hrs. 12pm-2pm AUSLAN interpretation available. See our accessibility page for more information. The Second Woman was originally developed for Next Wave Festival 2016.
Image: Nat Randall and collaborators, The Second Woman (video still) Dark Mofo, 2017, image courtesy of the artists
