A performance by Kath Duncan and a cast of Deaf and Disabled performers. Presented by Arts House.
A funny and furious work of theatre that’s both rally cry and rebellion.
Simon and Cheryl were once at Special School together. And through a quirk of fate, they soon will be again.
When the pair travel back in time to their days as students, they are once more fighting the forces that showed them the real cost of being Special. The evil headmistress, the scary nurse and the compromised teachers and parents.
Featuring disabled performers and based on real life experiences of Special School in Australia. Specials is a comedic and confronting depiction of the different routes Special Ed takes children on – a world largely hidden from sight.
Following sold-out development showings in 2024, this is Specials in all its fully realised, main stage splendour.
Tuesday 24 – Sunday 29 March, 2026
Run time: 75 minutes, no interval
Post-show artist talk for all ticket holders: Sunday 29 March after the 5 pm show
Tactile Tour and Audio Described performance: Friday 27 March, 7:30 pm. Tactile Tour begins 1 hour prior.
Relaxed performance: Saturday 28 March, 2 pm
Auslan Interpreted show: Saturday 28 March, 2 pm
Standard $40
Preview $25
Reduced $25
BLAKTIX $15
A small transaction fee will be charged per order
Tickets on the Arts House website.
Supported by Creative Australia, Creative Victoria and Arts Access Victoria.
Image description: A young child with a prosthetic arm on a bright red background. The word ‘Specials’ appears in blue text beside her.
Wheelchair Access
50 Eye Symbol (background music or sound; partly captioned; scripts available on request)
Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences)
Quiet Space
Companion Card Affiliate
Assistance & Companion Animals facilities
