Combined School Play | 2026 | "The Visit"

Welcome to the town of Guellen, a non-distinct European town in an unnamed, fictional country. Guellen is poor, run-down, and unable to keep their factories running due to lack of funds. However, hope is on the horizon! One of the wealthiest women in the world, Claire Zachanassian, is returning to her impoverished hometown of Guellen and the townsfolk are hoping that she might make a generous donation...

The Visit, written by Swiss-German playwright, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, premiering in Germany, 1956, is a darkly satirical and tragic comedy that explores justice, vengeance and moral decay. Would you murder a man if it meant you received one million dollars?

Content Warnings: Themes of murder. A smoke machine / haze will be in use.

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Mac.Rob & MHS present

' T H E  V I S I T '

Written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Translated by Patrick Bowles & Maurice Valency
Performed by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
on behalf of Samuel French - A Concord Theatricals Company

Performing:
Friday, July 31st @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 1st @ 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday, August 7th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 8th @ 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Please be aware that there are two performances on Saturdays - 1:00pm (matinee) and 7:00pm.
Doors open 30 minutes before scheduled showtime. Performance duration TBC.

Where: Mac.Rob Hall, Level 2, Kingsway Building, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, 350-370 Kings Way.
Please enter via the Kingsway Building Reception (Entry 4), located closest to the Kings Way / Albert Road intersection.

Tickets: $20 Adult / $15 Concession.
Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the same time as online show tickets for $1 each.

Seating: General entry. Seating is limited to the ground floor of the Mac.Rob Hall, and is unallocated; please arrive early to secure your seat of choice.

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Parents' Association Refreshments & Raffle:

The Mac.Rob Parents' Association will be running a refreshment stall of snacks, chocolates, and drinks (hot and cold) at each performance of 'The Visit'. Please note that payment at the refreshment stall will be by card/EFTPOS only.

The PA will also be providing a raffle prize for each performance, which will be drawn at the end of intermission. Raffle tickets are $1 each, and can be purchased at the refreshment stall, or as part of your online ticket booking. Please show your virtual ticket / booking receipt to PA volunteers to exchange your online raffle tickets for physical ones.

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Accessing the Venue:

The Mac.Rob Hall is located on Level 2 of the Kingsway Building. Please enter via Reception (Entry 4), and make yourself known to event staff. Entry to Level 2 will be via the Reception foyer stairs.

If you have special mobility needs and require wheelchair access, please contact us on 03 9864 7700 prior to the event so we can organise assistance in accessing the grounds and venue.

Please be aware that there is no guest parking available on site at Mac.Rob. Limited off-street parking is available in the surrounding area, and can be viewed here.

We encourage guests to use public transport when travelling to and from Mac.Rob.

• Arriving via Train: The closest Train station is ANZAC Station (Cranbourne and Pakenham lines).
• Arriving via Tram: The closest Tram Stations are Stop 20 (ANZAC Station) and Stop 22 (St. Kilda Road and Toorak Road). Mac.Rob can be reached via the Kings Way footbridge, or via the traffic lights at Kings Way and Albert Road.

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COVID Safety Information:

Our school community is made up of a diverse range of people, including those with underlying health conditions. All community members are entitled to enjoy our school events without fear for their personal health and safety. While current health settings may permit a range of activities, please consider the wellbeing of others when attending this event:

• This is an indoor event. Capacity for this event is limited; bookings are essential, and entry will not be granted without a booking.
• HEPA filters will be in operation during this event.
• We recommend attendees wear a high-quality, well-fitted face mask (i.e. an N95 mask) while indoors.
• We recommend attendees test themselves for COVID using a rapid-antigen test prior to attending this event, even if exhibiting no symptoms.
• Please stay home if you are unwell, have been in contact with a COVID-positive or flu-infected person, or have a COVID-positive / ill family member isolating in your home.

By showing care and consideration for one another, you can help keep our community of students, staff, and families safe and healthy.

COVID / Illness Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event due to illness or testing positive for COVID, please contact us and we will facilitate a ticket transfer to another performance or a refund for you.

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Mac.Rob Hall, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School
350-370 Kings Way,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

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