Apologia

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Apologia

By Nicola Gunn

06 August 2024 – 18 August 2024 Beckett Theatre

Unpack Nicola Gunn’s personal fantasy of being a French actress

Malthouse Theatre,

Desvised Experimental New Work

Indulge in Nicola Gunn’s personal fantasy of being a French actress – despite being categorically not French.

In a series of comedic conversations, Nicola Gunn attempts to transform herself into a French actress, while two tourists find themselves in the city of Paris questioning the cost of replicating the past. Meanwhile a French translator attempts to navigate her complex relationship with her mother.

Apologia fuses comedy with awkward attempts to express ourselves and communicate across boundaries. Armed with her signature bold and candid approach, Nicola Gunn (Piece For Person and Ghetto Blaster) explores the experience of being interpreted.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn.
Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.
Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴 and Nicola Gunn.
Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn, Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.
Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn.
Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.
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Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴 and Nicola Gunn.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn, Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Nicola Gunn.

Production photo for Apologia. Photographer: Gregory Lorenzutti. In photo: Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, and Yumi Umiumare.

Cast

Nicola Gunn

Nicola Gunn

Performer

Yumi Umiumare

Yumi Umiumare

Performer

Séverine Magois

Séverine Magois

Performer (Voiceover)

Creatives

Nicola Gunn

Nicola Gunn

Writer & Director

Katie Åtland

Katie Åtland

Set Designer

Kate Davis

Kate Davis

Costume Designer

Emma Valente

Emma Valente

Lighting Designer

Darius Kedros

Darius Kedros

Composer & Sound Designer

Martyn Coutts

Martyn Coutts

AV Designer

Séverine Magois

Séverine Magois

French Translator

Aoi Matsushima

Aoi Matsushima

Japanese Translator

Harry Dowling

Harry Dowling

Stage Manager

Erica Browne

Erica Browne

Producer