by Peter Whelan
19 March - 11 April 2009
"We have two natures... and God gives us both of them"**** 4 STARS - Time Out Sydney
"Innovative and compelling ... a very well-acted, intelligent production" - OzBabyBoomers
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Based on historical records, English playwright Peter Whelan brings to life the tale of Susanna Hall, William Shakespeare’s eldest daughter.
It is Jacobean England, 1613. The reign of King James I is marked by political and religious turbulence. General unease, uncertainty, and unrest permeate every corner of the realm. Suspicions are rife, tensions are high.
In the small Warwickshire town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where the notorious Gunpowder Plot to assassinate James was allegedly hatched, and home to Shakespeare and his family, a tale of forbidden love, accusation, disease, desperation and desire unravels.
In a world filled with whispers and suspicion, where reputation is everything, these people will learn that the lines between right and wrong, truth and lies are blurred.
With a brilliantly sparse and suggestive design concept by recent NIDA graduates Renee Mulder, Matthew Tunchon and Joshua Emanuel, and original music by WAPPA graduate Brent Hill, a talented ensemble of seven performers led by director Sarah Giles (NIDA 2008) bring this moving tale to life, in a starkly bold and raw theatrical production not to be missed.
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Creative Team
Director Sarah Giles
Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designers Joshua Emanuel and Matthew Tunchon
Composer Brent Hill
Stage Manager Ruth Horsfall
Voice Coach Emma Harris
Movement Daniella Lacob
Cast Keith Agius, Rick Cosnett, Jamie Irvine, Dave Kirkham, David McLaughlin, Fiona Pepper and Gemma Yates-Round
Performance Times
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm
Sun @ 5pm
Wed 8 April @ 6.30pm
(No performance Good Friday 10 April)
Ticket Prices
Full $28
Concession $22
Group $22 (10+)
School $17 (10+)
Preview Wed 18 March $10
Sunday 22 March @ 5pm "Pay What You Can" (minimum $10)
Running Time
2.5 hours including interval
