Swansong

05/03/2024

We are back ! For our Swansong Tour !

13 - 23 MARCH

Swansong
by conor mcdermottroe
directed by greg carroll

Theatre Works Explosives Factory
Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda

Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience. "Swansong" is not just a play; it's an emotional journey that resonates with hope, courage, and the indomitable strength of love. This production is a must-see for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and the transformative impact of theatre.

MEET THE ARTIST -
Andre DeVanny
Andre DeVanny won Best Male Actor in a main stage play at the 2015 Green Room Awards for his performance as “Ray” in Glory Dazed for Red Stitch Theatre Company in Melbourne. Recent theatre credits include the role of “Ken” playing opposite Colin Friels in the two hander Red for the Melbourne Theatre Company and “Private David Taylor” in the Australian Tour of War Horse for The National Theatre of London.

Andre is a graduate of Melbourne based 16th St. Acting Studio and has studied with esteemed acting coach Ivana Chubbuck at her LA studio. Andre has also worked extensively in Film, Television and Animation.

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22/01/2024

We are back ! For our Swansong Tour !

13 - 23 MARCH

Swansong
by conor mcdermottroe
directed by greg carroll

Theatre Works Explosives Factory
Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda

Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience. "Swansong" is not just a play; it's an emotional journey that resonates with hope, courage, and the indomitable strength of love. This production is a must-see for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and the transformative impact of theatre.

MEET THE ARTIST -
Andre DeVanny
Andre DeVanny won Best Male Actor in a main stage play at the 2015 Green Room Awards for his performance as “Ray” in Glory Dazed for Red Stitch Theatre Company in Melbourne. Recent theatre credits include the role of “Ken” playing opposite Colin Friels in the two hander Red for the Melbourne Theatre Company and “Private David Taylor” in the Australian Tour of War Horse for The National Theatre of London.

Andre is a graduate of Melbourne based 16th St. Acting Studio and has studied with esteemed acting coach Ivana Chubbuck at her LA studio. Andre has also worked extensively in Film, Television and Animation.

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03/08/2019

A lovely standing ovation for Occi at West Gippsland Arts Centre this week. Swansong is on the final week of a 13 venue regional tour and it’s been amazing ! Thank you to Regional Arts Victoria & Creative Victoria for your amazing support !

31/07/2019

Last night Andre performed at West Gippsland Arts Centre. The audience loved the show ! We are heading off around Victoria for the rest of the tour even as far as Mount Beauty !

Thanks to Creative Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria for your amazing support

18/07/2019

Andre is off to the The Potato Shed down at the lovely Ocean Grove. This is the perfect way to warm you up over winter !

Tell your friends they must go!

Book here http://bit.ly/2XUO2id

This tour is supported by Regional Arts Victoria Creative Victoria Red Hot Productions

Meet Occi. His search for identity is harrowing as it is tender. One Night Only, Friday 26 July. Book online now https://bit.ly/2VmuBby

Swansong - https://vimeo.com/213406858

28/06/2019

Andre is performing tonight and tomorrow night. Lovely weather to snuggle in a theatre and watch this amazing performance

Book your tickets here:
https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/PERFORMANCE/All-Performance/Swansong

This tour is supported by Creative Victoria & Regional Arts Victoria

Meet Occi Byrne, the illegitimate child of a single mother in the Catholic west of Ireland. Shunned by church, state and family, Occi must fight his way to adulthood in a dog-eat-dog world. It’s an exhilarating journey that plunges him into murder and mayhem, love and death, only to return him to ...

22/05/2019

We have hit the road with our first show last night at Latrobe Performing Arts Tonight Swansong will hit the stage at Bunjil Place for a 7.30 pm performance. This is the first leg of a 12 venue tour supported by Regional Arts Victoria and Creative Victoria

19/05/2019

SWANSONG ★★★★
By Cameron Woodhead - The Age

“De Vanny contrasts alarming aggression and piteous vulnerability to unnerving dramatic effect. It’s a protean incarnation of a damaged character, the sort of vehicle that wins Oscars”

“such an intense, dynamic and technically assured performance it thoroughly deserves the standing ovations it receives.”

Andre de Vanny contrasts alarming aggression and piteous vulnerability to unnerving dramatic effect.