PARADISE LOST

2022

2023 GREEN ROOM AWARDS WINNER: BEST PRODUCTION; BEST DIRECTION; BEST SET DESIGN; BEST LIGHTING DESIGN

“NOW YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS TO KNOW - KNOWLEDGE IS PAIN - NOW PUT YOUR TITS BACK ON!”

Adam and Eve are really digging Paradise. They’re happy, super happy in their hermetically sealed Eco Sphere™. There’s no judgement here. No shame. It’s the perfect place for some relentless fornication. But nothing good lasts long. Satan’s sick of the cherubs getting stuck in the ventilation shafts. He tries to complain but god chucks him out. So be it, Satan thinks. In hell, a napalm covered wonderland, Satan hatches a master plan. And so the fall begins. PARADISE LOST is a satirical adaptation about the narcissism of creation and our fading hope for the future. 

Created by Bloomshed

Performed by: James Jackson, Emily O’Connor, Elizabeth Brennan, Edan Goodall, Anna Louey, James Malcher, Sam Nix. Sound Designer/Dramaturg: Justin Gardam
Lighting Designer: John Collopy
Set & Costume Designer: Nathan Burmeister
Set & Costume Designer Associates: Samantha Hastings and Harry Gill
Producer: Sophie Ashkanasy
Associate Producer: Ana Zhang
Stage Manager: Sam Nix

REVIEWS

“One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.” Theatre First

“Bloomshed have established themselves firmly as experts in reanimating classic texts to creating cutting, political contemporary theatre.” Theatre People

“Paradise Lost is a barbed commentary on political corruption, capitalism, environmental damage and social responsibility.” The Age

SEASON 2022 LOCATION DATE TIME

Darebin Arts Speakeasy Northcote Townhall

July 20 - 30 2022 | Wed - Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm & 8pm

2023 GREEN ROOM AWARDS

Best Production - Winner

Best Direction - Winner

Best Lighting Design - Winner

Best Set and Costume - Nomination

Best New Writing - Nomination

Best Performer (Elizabeth Brennan) - Nomination

Best Ensemble - Nomination

Best Sound Design and Composition - Nomination