GET REAL
really really really real
Devised by EMBOLDEN 2026 Ensemble, St Martins Youth Arts Centre
September 29 – October 4
Irene Mitchell Studio
44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra
Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival
To describe life realistically would take longer than to live it – that is why Get Real is shorter than life.
Devised by the EMBOLDEN 2026 Ensemble, this new work is the theatrical outcome of an investigation into not only what is real, but also what is more real than real.
Think close-ups. But also think an establishing shot so wide that it can contain planets.
Think make-up. But also think gentle make-up remover wipes.
Think seance: Young people in a circle conjuring something. Lip sync, mascara, and high resolution.
Oh, also, this is not a show about the AI revolution.
When /
Tuesday 29 September 7pm
Wednesday 30 September 7pm
Thursday 1 October 7pm – AUSLAN INTERPRETED
Friday 2 October 7pm
Saturday 3 October 2pm & 7pm
Sunday 4 October 5pm
Approx. runtime 75 minutes
Location / Irene Mitchell Studio,
44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra
Accessibility / This performance is wheelchair accessible.
Devised by EMBOLDEN 2026 Ensemble, St Martins Youth Arts Centre
Cherri Anderson / co-deviser, performer
Winnie Barton / co-deviser, performer
Ciara Craven / co-deviser, performer
Zachary Fernandez / co-deviser, performer
Isabella van der Meer / co-deviser, performer
Alexia Shaw / co-deviser, performer, dramaturg
Joey Sheppard / co-deviser, performer
Tyga Wheatley / co-deviser, performer
Alysa Kimpton / EMBOLDEN ensemble, dramaturg, outside eye
Bronte Lemaire / co-deviser, dramaturg, outside eye
Elyas Osborne / EMBOLDEN ensemble, dramaturg, outside eye
Rebecca Stephens / co-deviser, dramaturg, outside eye
Daniel Woldemichael / EMBOLDEN ensemble, outside eye
Concept/Playwright/Director / İbrahim Halaçoğlu
Production Manager / Flick
Stage Manager / Stephanie Lee
Set and Costume Designer / Sam Diamond
Assistant Designer / Leonie Leonida
Sound Designer / Justin Gardam
Lighting Designer / Joe Lui
Choreographer / Daniel Newell
Support Artists / Cohan, Karla Livingstone Pardy
AV, Design Intern / Amy Todd
Cast & Creatives
About EMBOLDEN
EMBOLDEN is the first professional development program for St Martins in response to both a need in the industry as well as from our young people. There are many emerging artists 18-25 who want to pursue a career in theatre but would like a guiding hand.
Supported by City of Melbourne Arts Grants, JohnTruscott Foundation, and ADFAS Yarra. In partnership with Melbourne Fringe Festival.
About EMBOLDEN
EMBOLDEN is the first professional development program for St Martins in response to both a need in the industry as well as from our young people. There are many emerging artists 18-25 who want to pursue a career in theatre but would like a guiding hand.
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