Next to Normal
UNSW MTS is proud to present NEXT TO NORMAL.Experience MTS’ rendition of Next to Normal, a groundbreaking rock musical that offers an unflinching look at the impact of mental illness on a woman and her family. The story follows the Goodmans, a seemingly typical suburban household, as they confront the mother’s struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the treatments she undergoes to cope. Challenging the very idea of what “normal” means, this powerful production shines a light on love, resilience, and the strength it takes to endure life’s most painful realities.This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical has a limited run from 20th to 25th October at Studio One, UNSW. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable show.CONTENT WARNINGS:Next to Normal contains themes and depictions that may be distressing to some audience members. The production includes:Depictions of mental health conditions, particularly bipolar disorder (BP) An attempted suicide Themes of medical trauma & rejection of medical treatments Electroshock therapy (ECT) Drug use/abuse Mentions of the death of an infant Coarse languageNeed support? Contact Lifeline on their phone support service at 13 11 14---------------------------------SHOWS: Monday 20th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pmTuesday 21st October, 7:00pm - 10:00pmWednesday 22nd October, 7:00pm - 10:00pmThursday 23rd October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Swing Show*)Friday 24th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pmSaturday 25th October, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Swing Show**) & 7:00pm - 10:00pm*For the performance on Thursday 23rd October, 7:00-10:00pm, Diana will be played by Alexandra Harris, Natalie by Olivia Miller, Henry by Levi Maron and Dr Fine/Dr Madden by Raven Amigable.**For the performance on Saturday 25th October, 1:00-4:00pm, Diana will be played by Alexandra Harris, Natalie by Olivia Miller, Dan by Raven Amigable and Gabe by Levi Maron.---------------------------------Next To NormalMusic by TOM KITTBook & Lyrics by BRIAN YORKEYLicensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).www.mtishows.com.au---------------------------------Production TeamPRODUCER: Zia BohmDIRECTOR: Nic BargMUSIC DIRECTOR: Jonathan ZhangVOCAL DIRECTOR: Leo TarboxASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Charlotte JonesCHOREOGRAPHER: Olivia CauserINTIMACY COORDINATOR: Liam Faulkner-DimondCastDIANA: Tahlia AllenNATALIE: Charlotte DoyleGABE: Bailey MitchellDAN: Sam PiperHENRY: Michael SunDR FINE / DR MADDEN: Annie GeisslerDIANA ALT: Alexandra HarrisNATALIE ALT: Olivia MillerGABE / HENRY SWING: Levi MaronDAN / DR FINE / DR MADDEN SWING: Raven AmigableBandCONDUCTOR / KEYS: Jonathan ZhangVIOLIN: Marcus AspinallCELLO: Thomas WillsGUITAR: Liz HoBASS GUITAR: Linh TrầnDRUMS / PERCUSSION: Maxwell PatrickPublicityMARKETING MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Cam McCrediePHOTOGRAPHER: Line and Lens Creative - @lineandlenscreativeDesign TeamCOSTUME MASTER: Bonnie FitzGeraldPROPS MASTER: Phoebe RosserSET DESIGNER: Parker TexilakeCrewSTAGE MANAGER: Mel KarpenkoASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Jules Pek-LowtherLIGHTING MENTOR & CO-LIGHTING DESIGNER: Flynn CrewesLIGHTING OPERATOR & CO-LIGHTING DESIGNER: Ryder GarveyASSISTANT LIGHTING OPERATOR: Gabriel Way StamatellisSOUND TECHNICIAN: Andrew ChenASSISTANT SOUND TECHNICIAN: Oriana ChanMIC TECH: Brianna WoodCREW: Zarlie Trotter---------------------------------Supporting Lifeline:No one should face these struggles alone. Next to Normal tackles themes of mental health and suicide that deeply affect individuals and families.In response, MTS is donating 50% of all ticket sale profits—along with any dedicated donations—to Lifeline, a charity providing vital crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Presented by UNSW MTS.
Running time: approximately 120 minutes, including 1 interval.
Seasons
- Studio One, UNSW, Sydney NSW — 20 October 2025 to 25 October 2025 · tickets