Melbourne Theatre Company and Cinema Nova present the exclusive cinematic premiere of MTC Digital Theatre's THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR.

Filmed in front of a live audience at Southbank Theatre in Melbourne, this funny and uplifting celebration of music, friendship and community is brought to the big screen for the first time.

From the revered playwright behind one of Melbourne Theatre Company’s most beloved recent hits, The Architect, THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR is a warm-hearted hug of a play that will make you want to sing out loud.

In the old CFA hall on the outskirts of town, a small group of locals come together to sing, and to connect. Aseni, Barbara, Mack, Savannah and Totty have splintered from their original choir on a matter of principle and are intent on forging their own path. With their latest recruit Peter along for the ride, they have a new name, a space to rehearse in and a public debut booked. All they need now is to right the wrongs of the past … and to find a song that pairs perfectly with the local winery’s Sangiovese.

Brought to the stage by The Architect director Peter Houghton, this acclaimed production of THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR is a joyful, song-filled snapshot of a devastated community learning how to heal. Featuring Maude Davey (The Newsreader), Carita Farrer Spencer (Ladies in Black), Ratidzo Mambo (Escape from Pretoria), William McInnes (An Ideal Husband), Emily Milledge (The House of Bernarda Alba), Louise Siversen (Noises Off) and Julian Weeks (Savage River), this emotionally resonant MTC NEXT STAGE commission is the last work from playwright Aidan Fennessy – a fitting final act of togetherness.

This production contains coarse language, mature themes, references to sexual assault and references to suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.