About
VENUE: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Co-produced by National Theatre of Parramatta and The Javaad Alipoor Company
Presented by National Theatre of Parramatta and Sydney Festival
An investigation into the nature of investigation, with the unsolved murder of a pop icon at its centre.
On 7 August 1992, he’s found brutally murdered. The neighbours said his dogs had been barking for two nights.
Take a dive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia and murder mystery podcasts.
Performed by Javaad Alipoor and Asha Reid with live music from Me-Lee Hay and Raam Emami (King Raam), Iranian musician and global podcast sensation.
Audience will need to connect to Sydney Opera House wifi as part of the show.
★★★★★ “Alipoor and his collaborators have the skill of turning mind-stretching ideas into theatrically thrilling performance.” – The Guardian, UK
Supported by Create NSW and British Council
Co-commissioned by HOME, Manchester and National Theatre of Parramatta
ABOUT THE JAVAAD ALIPOOR COMPANY
The Javaad Alipoor Company takes stories beyond the stage through powerful multi-platform creations that explore the intersection of politics and technology in
the contemporary world. Established in 2017, it stands on the shoulders of Northern Lines, the first company founded by Javaad Alipoor – a British-Iranian, Manchester based and Bradford-built artist and writer– and retains its commitment to making new work with diverse artists for diverse audiences and communities.
Learn more about The Javaad Alipoor Company .