Written and performed by: Jonny Hawkins  

Co-conceived and directed by: Nell Ranney  

Set and costume design by: Isabel Hudson  

Lighting design by: Nick Schlieper  

Composition and sound design: Steve Toulmin  

Production Manager: Lachlan Steel  

Producer: Jo Dyer 


ARTISTIC TEAM

With cigarette smoke curling through the air, and Jatz cracker crumbs settling on the carpet, Maureen sits before you. You’re her guest, so you’d better sit up and listen. 
It’s in this bohemian living room, accompanied by minimal props or costume, that writer and performer Jonny Hawkins transforms into Maureen: a razor tongued doyenne with stories to tell, inspired by Hawkins’ friend and self-described “working class glamour queen”. 
Co-created with director Nell Ranney, Maureen: Harbinger of Death, is a celebration of the rich lives of older women. It lifts up the wisdom, experience, vitality, kindness and humour of women too often overlooked or dismissed by society. A night of wit, imagination and storytelling.

An actor sits on a set covered with velvet. They are smoking cigarettes and the velvet floor blends in with their dress

*Maureen: Harbinger of Death*, by Soft Tread Enterprises, 2022. Image: Clare Hawley

<h3 id="__tickets-for-sat-4-june-and-sun-5-june__-now-available-via-the-malthouse-https-tickets-malthousetheatre-com-au-production-7684-">Tickets for Sat 4 June and Sun 5 June <a href="https://tickets.malthousetheatre.com.au/production/7684">now available via the Malthouse</a></h3>
Auslan Interpretation: 4 JUN 8:30PM Relaxed Performance: 5 JUN 4PM Audio Description: 8 JUN 7PM 
If you require a companion card ticket, please contact the customer service team on (03)9662 4242 to complete your booking.
Please note that all transactions will incur fees of up to $4

Maureen : Harbinger of Death

For more information about venue access services, or assistance with booking, please contact [The Malthouse](https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/your-visit/access/ "Malthouse Theatre Access Page") or call (03) 9685 5111.

## [WATCH THE VENUE ACCESS VIDEO](https://youtu.be/V8sk8QRbNIM)

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

There are two accessible parking spaces directly in front of the Malthouse Theatre Building on Sturt Street, and two spaces to the rear of the Malthouse Workshop on Dodds St.  

PARKING  

There is a Wilson Parking at 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank is a 550 meter walk to the venue.  Parking is available at Wilson Parking locations found in and around the CBD. Plan your journey with drive up and online options available, [click here](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/?entry=05-23-2022,12:23pm&exit=05-23-2022,01:23pm) for details.  

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Flinders Street Station is a 12-minute walk or 7-minute drive away.

Nearest accessible tram stop: Stop 13 - Federation Square/Swanston St.

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 200m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Located at the main entrance for the Workshop space, on the far side of the Outdoor Stage area, when you enter the precinct from Sturt Street.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

One accessible bathroom located in the main hall of the Malthouse Theatre, near the bar.

DOG SPENDING/REST AREA

The Workshop is adjacent to a large outdoor gravel area.

HEARING ASSISTANCE  

Malthouse offers a Hearing Assistance System which allows patrons using a hearing aid to tune into the frequency of that venue. For patrons without a hearing aid, they offer a similar system and provide the patron with headphones. These systems are available for all mainstage performances in the Merlyn and Beckett Theatre.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

The Malthouse—home of Malthouse Theatre—houses two indoor theatres, an outdoor stage, rehearsal studios, meeting rooms, a bar, and a cafe. Wherever possible, they aim to make their spaces wheelchair accessible. Below you will find information about the wheelchair access for each of the spaces.   

The Malthouse has permanent spaces in the Merlyn, Beckett and Tower Theatres dedicated to patrons using a wheelchair. Please contact the Malthouse Box Office or [fill out this online form](https://malthouse.typeform.com/to/ATjo85?typeform-source=www.malthousetheatre.com.au "Malthouse Wheelchair Access Booking Form") here to the venue know your requirements when booking. 

Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor. 

Maureen : Harbinger of Death

Jonny Hawkins and Nell Ranney, Soft Tread Enterprises