Pressure: A modern re-telling of 'The Crucible' and '1984'

 Pressure: A modern re-telling of 'The Crucible' and '1984'

WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT PRESSURE?

In a world where conformity is enforced and dissent is crushed, Mashed Theatre & Films presents PRESSURE, a gripping modern retelling of ‘The Crucible’ and ‘1984’. Set in the oppressive halls of McCarthy School of Excellence, this dystopian drama follows John and Liz as they navigate a society built on surveillance and manipulation.

Amidst the constant scrutiny, John and Liz must also contend with a treacherous social hierarchy. Fearful of being “cancelled” and ostracized, their every move is fraught with peril. The social dynamics of their world become a dangerous game, where personal integrity clashes with the need for survival.

It's an intelligent production that will leave you asking questions

With just two versatile actors embodying multiple characters, PRESSURE delves into the intense dynamics of power, control, and rebellion. This production challenges us to question the limits of authority and the price of defiance in a chillingly familiar future, where the pursuit of truth is overshadowed by the fear of societal judgment. Witness a harrowing exploration of freedom and social conformity as John and Liz fight to maintain their identities in a world that demands absolute obedience.

AVAILABILITY

  • QLD: All Terms
  • NSW: Term 2
  • VIC: Term 2 & Term 4

ENGLISH CURRICULUM LINKS

  • Critical Analysis & Interpretation
  • Intertextuality in Literature
  • Understanding Context
  • Exploration of Genre & Style
  • Social Commentary
  • Performance & Interpretation

DRAMA CURRICULUM LINKS

  • Australian Gothic Theatre & Magical Realism
  • Characterisation
  • Staging & Direction
  • Theatre of Social Comment
  • Contextual Exploration
  • Multi-Modal Theatre

BOOKINGS

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Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

7 - 12

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama The Arts - Media Arts English Languages Health and Physical Education

Themes

Artform

Duration

50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Cost

$1200.00 Minimum Performance Fee OR $8.00 per student (whichever is greater). Excluding GST. Travel fees sometimes apply.

Term

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Availability

Available in QLD All Terms | Touring NSW Term 2: 2nd June, 2025 - 13th June, 2025 | Touring VIC Term 2: 16th June, 2025 - 28th June, 2025 | Touring VIC Term 4: 20th October, 2025 - 1st November, 2025

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