October 11 - 26

Little Goat Arts & Entertainment presents

CHAMPIONS

Written by Isabella McDermott

Directed by Bali Padda

An AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

What does it really take to “MAKE IT”?

Four upcoming artists are suddenly thrust into the limelight upon their nomination for the prestigious Archer Award. They each have half a year to create an exhibition worthy to take out the top spot. It’s. THE. big. break. Yet, when one finalist rejects a proposal to split the $50,000 prize, suddenly nothing is off limits.

CHAMPIONS is a depiction of the art world that thrives on ambition and greed, asking “What does it take to survive in the art world”.

After a critically acclaimed (and extended!) season at the Basement Theatre in Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau, CHAMPIONS by Isabella McDermott makes its Australian debut this year at the Old Fitz’s New Works Festival and is not to be missed. 

“This performance gets inside your head and gnaws at your thoughts for days afterwards.” – Rat World Mag

“Champions is crack-up, lyrical, and poignant, exploring how we evaluate success and ambition, continuing to ruminate long after the lights turn on.” – Bad Apple

Cast and Creative Team

Playwright: Isabella McDermott

Director & Producer: Bali Padda

Associate Producer: Nelson Lee

Associate Director: Pratha Nagpal

Set Designer: Elle Fitzgerald

Costume Designer: Rita Naidu

Lighting Designer: Tim Hope

Composer / Sound Designer: Prema Yin

Stage Manager: Sophie Jones

Production Manager: Izzy Morrissey

Movement & Intimacy Coordinator: Shondelle Pratt

Casting Associate: Kathryn Courtney-Prior

Photographer: Patrick Phillips

Promotional Trailer: Daniel Moxham

Cast (of 4): Cat Dominguez, Talitha Parker, Lincoln Vickery, Bayley Prendegast

This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.

Dates + Ticketing

Season: October 11 - 26

Note- previews are 11/10 & 12/10, opening night (invite only) is 13/10

Times: 6.45pm Tues-Sat, 5pm Sun + a 2pm matinee on Saturday 19/10

Ticket Prices:

  • Previews & Cheap Tuesday: $38.50 + booking fee

  • Adult: $49.50-82.50 + booking fee

  • Concession: $39.50-60.50 + booking fee

Note- purchase tickets to both paired shows in the New Works Festival for 10% off your tickets.

Approximate Run Time: 80 minutes

Content Warnings: coarse language, themes of sexual assault, disordered eating