CURRENT PLAY
Things I Know To Be True
‘People aren’t perfect. Even the people you love. Especially the people you love.’ –Rosie Price
For thirty years, Fran and Bob have worked hard, built a home and raised four incredible children. They are the typical working class Australian family, that dreams of a better life through sacrifice, love and the hope that you can have it all. Now, with the children grown and leaving home, they are left wondering who they are without them.
Things I Know to be True is a raw and honest reflection of family life in the Australian suburbs. Over the course of one year, we journey with the Price family as they each struggle to establish their identities while chasing their dream of a better life.
How easy is it to accept the reality of growing up and moving on, even if you’re not ready to?
PERFORMANCES
Thursday 19 June, 7:30pm
Friday 20 June, 7:30pm
Saturday 21 June, 7:30pm
Sunday 22 June, 2:00pm
Thursday 26 June, 7:30pm
Friday 27 June, 7:30pm
Saturday 28 June, 7:30pm
YOUR VISIT
Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts
Bring food and drinks
All performances are theatre restaurant style seating so bring snacks along to enjoy with the show
We're accessible
The venue is wheelchair accessible with a ramp on entry
Getting here
There is a small on-site carpark and parking in surrounding streets, and nearby public transport options
WHAT’S NEW
🫶🏻LAST SHOW TONIGHT🫶🏻
What else can we say?! It’s been an emotional roller coaster of a season but we couldn’t have done it without you! If you still haven’t been along you have your last chance at 7.30pm tonight - tickets still available but get in quick they’re running out fast!!
🫶🏻LAST SHOW TONIGHT🫶🏻
What else can we say?! It’s been an emotional roller coaster of a season but we couldn’t have done it without you! If you still haven’t been along you have your last chance at 7.30pm tonight - tickets still available but get in quick they’re running out fast!!
📱 “Mark. MARK. I’m not yelling — I’m projecting savings.”
Ben’s got one bar of reception & one mission: to let ya’ll know there’s $10 off all tickets for the next 24 hours with code FLASH. Things I Know To Be True only has 2 shows to go! It’s cheaper than therapy & twice as dramatic. Get in.
7.30pm Friday June 27 - TONIGHT!
7.30pm Saturday June 28
Doors open @ 7pm
9 Bradshaw st Essendon
DON’T FORGET YA’ DRINKS N’ SNAX!
📱 “Mark. MARK. I’m not yelling — I’m projecting savings.”
Ben’s got one bar of reception & one mission: to let ya’ll know there’s $10 off all tickets for the next 24 hours with code FLASH. Things I Know To Be True only has 2 shows to go! It’s cheaper than therapy & twice as dramatic. Get in.
7.30pm Friday June 27 - TONIGHT!
7.30pm Saturday June 28
Doors open @ 7pm
9 Bradshaw st Essendon
DON’T FORGET YA’ DRINKS N’ SNAX!
☎️ Bob’s on the blower too — & he’s not just blowing leaves! He’s reminding ya’ll that Things I Know To Be True is back on stage TONIGHT at 7:30pm.BYO snacks, drinks & emotional preparedness. 🌹
☎️ Bob’s on the blower too — & he’s not just blowing leaves! He’s reminding ya’ll that Things I Know To Be True is back on stage TONIGHT at 7:30pm.BYO snacks, drinks & emotional preparedness. 🌹
☎️ “Love, I’m at work — still managing your life apparently!” Fran’s on the blower & she’s got big news: $10 off all tickets for the next 24 hours only with promo code FLASH. Head to the @essendontheatrecompany bio for link to buy tickets.
Things I Know To Be True only has 3 shows to go! It’s cheaper than therapy & just as cathartic.
7.30pm Thursday June 26
7.30pm Friday June 27
7.30pm Saturday June 28
Doors open @ 7pm
9 Bradshaw st Essendon
DON’T FORGET YA’ DRINKS N’ SNAX!
#melbourne #mumknowsbest #essendon #supportlocaltheatre #thingsiknowtobetrue
☎️ “Love, I’m at work — still managing your life apparently!” Fran’s on the blower & she’s got big news: $10 off all tickets for the next 24 hours only with promo code FLASH. Head to the @essendontheatrecompany bio for link to buy tickets.
Things I Know To Be True only has 3 shows to go! It’s cheaper than therapy & just as cathartic.
7.30pm Thursday June 26
7.30pm Friday June 27
7.30pm Saturday June 28
Doors open @ 7pm
9 Bradshaw st Essendon
DON’T FORGET YA’ DRINKS N’ SNAX!
#melbourne #mumknowsbest #essendon #supportlocaltheatre #thingsiknowtobetrue
Only 3 shows to go! We’re back Thursday night but close Saturday, so get in quick or you’ll miss out!
Things I Know To Be True is a powerful story about family that will touch your heart, break it a little but ultimately leave it feeling warm & full 🥰 presented by @essendontheatrecompany , performed by an incredible cast & musician on stage, held together by a crew of champions behind the scenes.
Only 3 shows to go! We’re back Thursday night but close Saturday, so get in quick or you’ll miss out!
Things I Know To Be True is a powerful story about family that will touch your heart, break it a little but ultimately leave it feeling warm & full 🥰 presented by @essendontheatrecompany , performed by an incredible cast & musician on stage, held together by a crew of champions behind the scenes.
✨Reviews are in! ✨#ThingsIKnowToBeTrue @essendontheatrecompany closes this week! Get tickets online via link in our bio!
Huge thanks to Damian Jones & the Victorian Drama League for reviewing our show - we appreciate your support as always!
✨Reviews are in! ✨#ThingsIKnowToBeTrue @essendontheatrecompany closes this week! Get tickets online via link in our bio!
Huge thanks to Damian Jones & the Victorian Drama League for reviewing our show - we appreciate your support as always!
✨ “I love the way you love, but I hate the way I’m supposed to love you back…” ✨
Messy, flawed, funny & tender – Things I Know To Be True is a portrait of family that pulls no punches & hugs you afterwards.
Come feel all the things💔 Matinee today at 2pm - online sales are closed but available on the door (cash preferred)
After that we only have 3 more chances to see it!
7.30pm Thursday 26, Friday 27, or Saturday 28 - Tickets thru link in bio 💋🌹
✨ “I love the way you love, but I hate the way I’m supposed to love you back…” ✨
Messy, flawed, funny & tender – Things I Know To Be True is a portrait of family that pulls no punches & hugs you afterwards.
Come feel all the things💔 Matinee today at 2pm - online sales are closed but available on the door (cash preferred)
After that we only have 3 more chances to see it!
7.30pm Thursday 26, Friday 27, or Saturday 28 - Tickets thru link in bio 💋🌹
When one Things I Know To Be True cast meets another…Was it a crossover episode? A support group? A cult? Who’s to say. Massive love to the legends from @williamstownlittletheatre for road-tripping it to see our show last night — turns out there is room for two Bob Prices in the same room after all.
Community theatre: where we build each other up, share the tears & bond over emotional devastation & gaffer tape. 💥🎭
Show #3 tonight @730pm, doors at 7pm, a handful of tickets left get em’ quick online or chance it on the door!
#TheatrePeopleAreTheBestPeople
When one Things I Know To Be True cast meets another…Was it a crossover episode? A support group? A cult? Who’s to say. Massive love to the legends from @williamstownlittletheatre for road-tripping it to see our show last night — turns out there is room for two Bob Prices in the same room after all.
Community theatre: where we build each other up, share the tears & bond over emotional devastation & gaffer tape. 💥🎭
Show #3 tonight @730pm, doors at 7pm, a handful of tickets left get em’ quick online or chance it on the door!
#TheatrePeopleAreTheBestPeople
Pip Price: “Mum says I don’t speak up enough… so here I am, LOUDLY reminding you that show #2 of Things I Know To Be True is on tonight at 7:30. Doors swing open at 7. There’s still time to grab a ticket online—or just rock up like it’s no big deal. Bring snacks. Bring drinks. Bring tissues. (For you, not for me—I’m FINE.)” 🎭🍷🧃
📸by @angelosnell_photography
#ThingsIKnowToBeTrue #SupportLocalTheatre #BYOEmotions
Pip Price: “Mum says I don’t speak up enough… so here I am, LOUDLY reminding you that show #2 of Things I Know To Be True is on tonight at 7:30. Doors swing open at 7. There’s still time to grab a ticket online—or just rock up like it’s no big deal. Bring snacks. Bring drinks. Bring tissues. (For you, not for me—I’m FINE.)” 🎭🍷🧃
📸by @angelosnell_photography
#ThingsIKnowToBeTrue #SupportLocalTheatre #BYOEmotions
🎉OPENING NIGHT & GIFTS A SUCCESS!🎉
It’s a #theatrekid tradition to give gifts on opening night to your crew & cast mates 🌹These lovely biccies courtesy of @brash.biscuits we’re waiting for all of us from our director @angsmells on the set when we all arrived last night! Sweet in many ways 🫶🏻
🎭Show #2 of #thingsiknowtobetrue
⏰Tonight @7.30pm
🚪Doors open @ 7
🎟️Tickets still available online~link in bio
📍9 Bradshaw St Essendon
🎉OPENING NIGHT & GIFTS A SUCCESS!🎉
It’s a #theatrekid tradition to give gifts on opening night to your crew & cast mates 🌹These lovely biccies courtesy of @brash.biscuits we’re waiting for all of us from our director @angsmells on the set when we all arrived last night! Sweet in many ways 🫶🏻
🎭Show #2 of #thingsiknowtobetrue
⏰Tonight @7.30pm
🚪Doors open @ 7
🎟️Tickets still available online~link in bio
📍9 Bradshaw St Essendon
✨OPENING NIGHT VIBES✨
The cast & crew of Things I Know To Be True are all smiles (for now 👀) — we open TONIGHT at 7.30pm! Doors swing open from 7pm, so BYO drinks & emotionally supportive snacks 🥂🍿🧻
🎟 Tickets still online for the next hour or grab ’em at the door — come feel things in the dark with us xx
#ETCTheatre #OpeningNight #ThingsIKnowToBeTrue #BYOFeels #SupportLiveTheatre
✨OPENING NIGHT VIBES✨
The cast & crew of Things I Know To Be True are all smiles (for now 👀) — we open TONIGHT at 7.30pm! Doors swing open from 7pm, so BYO drinks & emotionally supportive snacks 🥂🍿🧻
🎟 Tickets still online for the next hour or grab ’em at the door — come feel things in the dark with us xx
#ETCTheatre #OpeningNight #ThingsIKnowToBeTrue #BYOFeels #SupportLiveTheatre
Mark Price: “I didn’t realise I was smouldering. I thought I was just… standing. Processing stuff. But hey — if this helps sell tickets to Things I Know to Be True, then sure. Let’s call it acting.
BTW…
At ETC, audiences are welcome to bring their own drinks (yes, even the alcoholic kind) & snacks. Just don’t drop your chips during my monologue.”
🎟️Tickets via link in bio
✨Opening tomorrow night @7.30pm
🚪Doors open from 7pm
📸by @angelosnell_photography
Mark Price: “I didn’t realise I was smouldering. I thought I was just… standing. Processing stuff. But hey — if this helps sell tickets to Things I Know to Be True, then sure. Let’s call it acting.
BTW…
At ETC, audiences are welcome to bring their own drinks (yes, even the alcoholic kind) & snacks. Just don’t drop your chips during my monologue.”
🎟️Tickets via link in bio
✨Opening tomorrow night @7.30pm
🚪Doors open from 7pm
📸by @angelosnell_photography