The Economist

Controversial. Uncompromising. Riveting.

Andrew has been having nightmares. He’s been doing everything to stop them.

World of Warcraft. Neo-Fascism. Plastic surgery.

When the girl next door starts coming around it seems like maybe they’ll stop. But then again…

MKA’s The Economist is the first play written in response to the massacre on Utoya Island, Norway. Inspired by Anders Breivik’s journal, this disturbingly entertaining play offers a snapshot into the human psyche at its worst.

Written by Tobias Manderson-Galvin. Directed and Dramaturgy by Van Badham

Suitable for people aged 15 years and over. A free Q&A session will follow the Friday performance..

Duration: 65mins, no interval

Masterclass available from MKA SAT 16 Feb

Tobias Manderson-Galvin is a panellist at In Conversation: Is New Writing the New Black? on Sat 16 Feb

"***** Exceptional theatre… left me shaking." - Three Weeks

“disarmingly imaginative… superbly acted.” - The Australian

About the Company:
Melbourne’s MKA: Theatre of New Writing opened in September 2010 by fellow playwrights Tobias Manderson-Galvin and Glyn Roberts. MKA dedicates itself to the creation and development of new plays. Playwright Tobias Manderson-Galvin has won numerous awards for his writing including the St Martins National Playwriting Competition. In addition to directing, Van Badham is also a playwright, novelist, screenwriter, critic, social commentator, broadcaster, dramaturg and cabaret performer.

SPECIAL OFFER: see three plays or more and received your ticket at the group price of $20