Joe Paradise Lui & Merlynn Tong

LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)

World Premiere / Theatre / Comedy / AUS

A Perth Festival commission.

Joe and Merlynn are up all night at a Chinese funeral. One that could be the death of them. Join these two besties on an explosive, unexpected and often hilarious journey to the underworld, as they battle with their culture across genres, realities and theatrical convention. 

Dates & Times

21 – 24 Feb
Fri 8pm
Sat 3 & 8pm
Sun 3pm
Mon 7pm

Duration 75mins

Access

Sat 22 Feb 8pm | AUSLAN performance 

Sat 22 Feb 3pm | Tactile tour and audio described performance 

Tickets

$49

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA, 174/176 William St, Perth WA 6000

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Notes

  • Contains loud noises, haze, flashing lights, adult themes, sexual references and frequent coarse language.
  • Latecomers only admitted at a suitable break in the performance.

A Perth Festival commission.

Joe and Merlynn are up all night at a Chinese funeral. One that could be the death of them. Join these two besties on an explosive, unexpected and often hilarious journey to the underworld, as they battle with their culture across genres, realities and theatrical convention. 

More info

Co-Creators, Co-Writers, Co-Directors & Performers Joe Paradise Lui & Merlynn Tong
Outside Eye & Rehearsal Director Marcel Dorney
Video Artist & AV Designer Wendy Yu
Lighting Designer Kate Baldwin
Set Designer Cherish Marrington
Costume Designer Nicole Marrington
Composer Joe Paradise Lui
Production Manager Harry Dowling
Stage Manager Catherine O’Donoghue
Set build by Black Swan Production Facility

Images Matsu Photography

Produced by Performing Lines WA

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festival Inc., commissioned by Perth Festival, RISING and Brisbane Festival.

Supported by Creative Australia.

Initial script development supported by Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Join us after the 8pm show on Sat 22 Feb for a Q&A session. Hear directly from the artists and creators of the work.

Thanks to our supporters