Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical
“Credit must be given to stunningly morphing set design by James Browne alongside the video and lighting by Craig Wilkinson and Declan O’Neill respectively”
– THE AGE
Revisit the ’90s with “Cruel Intentions,” based on the film starring Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Michelle Gellar. This ultimate throwback features a lineup of iconic songs including hits by *NSYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and more.
Delve into the manipulative world of Sebastian and Kathryn, consumed by revenge and passion, as they entangle themselves in a complex web of secrets and love’s cruel games. Set in Manhattan, the story follows their tempting liaisons and pursuit of Annette Hargrove. Join this provocative journey into desire, temptation, and scandal, where reputation is on the line.
Producers
David Venn Enterprises
Seasons
Australian Premiere – Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne Australia (2022)
Australian National Tour (2022 –2023)
Creative Team
DIRECTOR – Alister Smith
CHOREOGRAPHER – Freya List
MUSIC DIRECTOR – Daniel Puckey
SCENIC DESIGN – James Browne
VIDEO DESIGN – Craig Wilkinson, optikal bloc
COSTUME DESIGN – Isaac Lummis
LIGHTING DESIGN – Declan O’Neill
SOUND DESIGN – Greg Ginger
WIG DESIGN – Trent Whitmore
ASSOCIATE VIDEO DESIGNER – Jake Lodder
ASSOCIATE VIDEO PRODUCER – Hannah Barr
VIDEO PRODUCTION – optikal bloc
VIDEO SUPPLIER – CVP
CAST
Kirby Burgess, Drew Weston, Kelsey Halge, Francine Cain, Euan Fistrovic Doidge, Joseph Spanti, Rishab Kern, Fem Belling, Etuate Lutui, Daniel Erbacher, Sheridan Adams, Morgan Heynes, Darcey Eagle
PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY – Stephen Henry, David Fell and Craig Wilkinson
REVIEWS
★★★★
“Handwritten words from Sebastian’s telltale journal appear across the stage, along with lyrics from the songs, like a mashup of a tribute to Mean Girls’ Burn Book and karaoke prompts. Craig Wilkinson’s video design pushes the kitsch aesthetic even further.”
TIMEOUT
★★★★
“The video design by Craig Wilkinson was excellent. It added a depth to the numbers in the show… with the combination of the projection and lighting designs, it gave each number a ‘90s music video’ vibe.
GLAM ADELAIDE
“Craig Wilkinson’s Video Design is a triumph and James Brown’s Set Design complements it…or rather, they complement each other. This isn’t a huge show with massive special effects, but these two giants have made it seem that way and there were constant murmurs of delight from the audience.”
STAGE WHISPERS
“Clever use of video projections (design Craig Wilkinson) and an inventive set (design James Browne) lift the production.”
CANBERRA TIMES
VIDEO
Production trailer
PRODUCTION IMAGES
MEDIA
TIMEOUT
★★★★
This musical twist on a notorious ’90s flick is back with a new season in 2023
GLAM ADELAIDE
★★★★
A celebration of 90s nostalgia – fashion, music and of course teen romance movies
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
★★★★
Will deliver you back to the time of butterfly hairclips and baby tees quicker than the speed of internet dial-up, bringing this classic story of reputation and revenge to life in a fresh and oh-so-fun way.
