Young & Jackson: The Play

30/03/2015

The writer of 'Young & Jackson' - the late Don Reid, actor, playwright, teacher, lover of jokes and of his fellow humans - would be thanking one and all for the beautiful world premiere season of his play at fortyfivedownstairs. Closed last Sunday, opens…?

22/03/2015

Well, we're an hour away from presenting Young & Jackson: The Play for the last time at fortyfivedownstairs and we wanted say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us along the way!

'And they wouldn't be dead for quids!'

20/03/2015

JOIN UP! SATURDAY 8PM SOLD OUT! They're queuing to meet the intriguing LORNA - 'shrouded in mystery for the young men; she is a force of nature and a fierce dose of feminism in all the right places' (Buzzcuts). 'Equal parts b***y, charming, mischievous, and heartfelt' (Melbourne. Arts. Fashion). LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE TONIGHT 8PM, SAT 4PM, SUN 4PM. DO YOUR BIT! http://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/buy-tickets/?event=jack
Wayne Harrison's Cheep Charlie Cousins Samuel Clark Duncan Jacob Ryan Machin Gabrielle Scawthorn

19/03/2015

"COME ALL YE YOUNG FELLOWS THAT FOLLOW THE SEA…" to see 'acting sharp and well-tuned' that 'unravels bravado and sends innocence flying' (Beat Magazine) and 'brings to life a lost aspect of Aussie male intimacy' (The Age). 'Golly gee whiz there's some talent involved' (4 stars from Beat). MUST CLOSE SUNDAY. 'Ah, the fleeting beauty of youth…' http://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/buy-tickets/?event=jack
Wayne Harrison's Cheep Charlie Cousins Samuel Clark Duncan Jacob Ryan Machin Gabrielle Scawthorn

16/03/2015

OMG! Young & Jackson: the Play is offering a strictly limited number of $25 rush tickets to Tues 17 & Wed 18 March at 8pm. Phone 03 9662 9966 to meet 'characters seen with clear-eyed love' (Stage Whispers) in 'a very generous drama' (Daily Review) with 'nuance and vibrancy' (the Age) that all adds up to 'a triumphant delight' (Melbourne Arts Fashion).

13/03/2015

We all know the pub Young & Jackson... But has anyone noticed the coasters there promoting this play? Why not take a trip down to the pub before coming to see our show this week?
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE. BUY THEM HERE:
http://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/buy-tickets/?event=jack

11/03/2015

http://m.theage.com.au/entertainment/theatre/young--jackson-review-ode-to-iconic-melbourne-bar-brings-to-life-lost-aspect-of-aussie-male-intimacy-20150310-13zwcb.html

A prequel of sorts to the successful Codgers, Young & Jackson resurrects the febrile days of World War II.

11/03/2015

We have received a great response from our audiences so far, and have absolutely loved bringing the world of the 1940s to our ticket-buyers. Have you booked your tickets yet?

10/03/2015

Charlie Cousins and Jacob Machin went in for some 1940s style hair at Rokk Man Barbers before shows opened last Saturday. What do you think? Handsome, aren't they?



If you haven't seen the show yet, BOOK NOW:
http://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/buy-tickets/?event=jack

08/03/2015

Spiegelworld director Wayne Harrison is in Melbourne to direct a play centred on venerated city institution Young & Jackson Hotel.

05/03/2015

Young & Jackson: The Play
With co-producer, Fiona Press
fortyfivedownstairs || March 5 - 22 || $35 - $48
COME AND HAVE SOME JOY - BOOK NOW.

04/03/2015

SPECIAL OFFER: WONDERING WHERE TO GO FOR DINNER BEFORE OUR SHOW?
Thanks to our dear friends at Young and Jackson's Hotel, we are happy to offer you this discount meal before our show at fortyfivedownstairs. Just mention "Young & Jackson: The Play" and you'll get a main course and a beer/wine/coffee for $32.