THE BANK

by Melissa Reeves

By Arrangement with the Licensor, Melissa Reeves, c/- Fran Moore.

Artwork by Saskia Permezel, 2024.

Presented by VCA Acting and Design and Production

Directed by Daniela Farinacci

THE BANK is a political comedy set in a small suburban banking branch in the aftermath of a big enquiry. The staff are trying to unlearn the ‘selling machine’ culture and embrace a ‘customer-centred’ approach. But one teller takes it all a step too far and unleashes a radical energy that threatens to derail the branch. THE BANK explores the terrible individual harm caused by banks, as well as questioning our heedless acceptance of their place in the world.

Content warning: Coarse language, mild violence, themes of death, discussion of mental health, financial hardship, sudden/sustained loud noises, strobe lighting.

This performance will run for approximately 100 minutes and is presented without an interval.

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