Richard Mealey
DisUnited States
When your homeland falls under authoritarian rule, you only have two options: fight the tyranny or... ya know, pretend like you've never even been there.
Born to British immigrants and residing in Australia for the last 12 years, comedian and actor Richard Mealey (Elephant Rope, A Twist of Fate) isn't a "real American". Sure, he loves baseball, fried cheese and hitting those hard Rs in door, drawer and poor. But surely he contains multitudes beyond these things!
After all, the America that exists today isn't the same one he left... right?
Disunited States is a new work that explores Richard's disillusionment with being an American, and the growing unease of no longer having a real home. Filled with characters from different slices of Americana, he exposes truths both obvious and hidden. Asking the questions we've all been wondering: Why can't they give up their guns? What's wrong with believing science? And why can't they drive through a simple roundabout?
Directed by Barney Pollock (King of Pigs, Thank God You're Here), Disunited States is a character showcase that not only mocks the implosion of an empire, but also serves as a reminder that everything American eventually finds it's way Down Under...
'Elegant acting.' Praise Dionysus
'Mealey has scripted something heartfelt and very funny.' Chuck Moore Reviews
★★★★ Theatre Thoughts
Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Fri 10 Apr, Sat 11 Apr
Suitable for audiences 18+
Audience participation
Death and grief
Language – occasional coarse language
Licensed venue: under 18s will only be permitted with a parent or guardian
Nudity
Political, religious or racial themes
References to or simulation of violence
Sudden loud noises
When your homeland falls under authoritarian rule, you only have two options: fight the tyranny or... ya know, pretend like you've never even been there.
Born to British immigrants and residing in Australia for the last 12 years, comedian and actor Richard Mealey (Elephant Rope, A Twist of Fate) isn't a "real American". Sure, he loves baseball, fried cheese and hitting those hard Rs in door, drawer and poor. But surely he contains multitudes beyond these things!
After all, the America that exists today isn't the same one he left... right?
Disunited States is a new work that explores Richard's disillusionment with being an American, and the growing unease of no longer having a real home. Filled with characters from different slices of Americana, he exposes truths both obvious and hidden. Asking the questions we've all been wondering: Why can't they give up their guns? What's wrong with believing science? And why can't they drive through a simple roundabout?
Directed by Barney Pollock (King of Pigs, Thank God You're Here), Disunited States is a character showcase that not only mocks the implosion of an empire, but also serves as a reminder that everything American eventually finds it's way Down Under...
'Elegant acting.' Praise Dionysus
'Mealey has scripted something heartfelt and very funny.' Chuck Moore Reviews
★★★★ Theatre Thoughts
Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Fri 10 Apr, Sat 11 Apr
Suitable for audiences 18+
Audience participation
Death and grief
Language – occasional coarse language
Licensed venue: under 18s will only be permitted with a parent or guardian
Nudity
Political, religious or racial themes
References to or simulation of violence
Sudden loud noises
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