Australia’s first and only Sondheim repertory company Watch This, make their Chapel Off Chapel debut this September with a reimagined production of the classic Broadway musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – featuring a world first all female-identifying cast.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. A fast-paced, witty, irreverent farce, it is considered one of the funniest musicals ever written.
Directed by Melanie Hillman with music direction by Trevor Jones, the musical is a nonstop laugh-fest in which Pseudolus struggles to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan named Philia for his master, Hero, in exchange for his freedom.
Renowned for their fresh and innovative interpretation of Sondheim’s works in intimate spaces, Watch This will surprise audiences with their ground-breaking approach to this 1962 Tony Award winner. Casting details will be announced soon…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum plays at Chapel Off Chapel: 8 – 24 September 2023. For more information, visit: www.watchthis.net.au for details. Tickets are now on sale!
Image: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (supplied)