"1972: The Future of Sex" is a play by The Wardrobe Ensemble that explores the sexual awakenings of three couples in 1972, set against the backdrop of a country on the cusp of social change. The play delves into themes of sex, gender, power, and identity, examining how historical context shapes individual experiences. It incorporates humor, theatricality, and ensemble ingenuity to portray the awkwardness and excitement of first sexual encounters and the broader societal shifts happening at the time.
CAST
Anton - Jacob Rosoman
Christine - Anastasia Sims-CHin
Rich - Dillon Berry
Anna - Amy Maclean
Tessa - Juliet Belloso
Martin - John Christopher Flippo
Penny - Ashleigh Nair
Ensemble
Sam Mellows
Holly Katabalwa
Francesca Naon
Ella Coy
Joy Clark Tatyana Muzondo
Chloe Somerville
Max Torin
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION
Director - Barry Fitzgerald
Composer, Lyricist, Musical Director - Joe Baldwin
Choreographer - Sian Owem
Set & Costume Designer - Nicolai Hart-Hansen
Associate Set Designer - Dec Santiago
Associate Costume Designer - Talitha Bella Sewell
Lighting Designer - Annabella Day
Video Designer - Vinay Nagah
Sound Designer - Raffaela Pancucci
Intimacy Director - Raniah Al-Sayed
Costume Supervisor - Alison Cartledge
Assistant Costume Supervisor - Ashleigh Ridding
Stage Manager - Charlotte Hamlin
Deputy Stage Manager - Arden Grant-Davie
Assistant Stage Managers - Orr Hacohen, Harry Maltby
Head of Lighting - Isaac Roitt
Deputy Head of Lighting - Aimie Partridge
LX3, video production - Oliver Stilwell
LX programmer - Deejay Clayton
Production Sound engineer - Evie Robinson
Sound no. 1 - Coda Renken
Production Manager - Shaz McGee
Assistant Production Manager - Roman V Terrazas
Head of Construction - Izzy Fay
Stage Crew - Harry Maidstone, Anaam Nur, Ben Redman
Head of Scenic Art - Abbie Schafer
Scenic Artists - Diya Bagha, Sarah Clifford, Olivia Snoxell
Hair and Makeup - Brianna Seymour
Vocal Captain - Tatyana Muzondo
Instrumental Captain - Dillon Berry
Movement Captains - Joy Clark, Chloe Somerville
FOH Manager - Martin Juul Sorensen