Thursday, January 17, 2013

LOVE ME TENDER

Mutation Theatre Presents
 
In association with Theatre Works

Love Me Tender
 by Tom Holloway

Image by Sarah Walker

Writer Tom Holloway
Director Patrick McCarthy
Dramaturg Brienna Macnish
Set Designer Ashlee Hughes
Lighting Designer Lisa Mibus
Sound Designer  Tommy Spender
Costume Designer Zoe Rouse
Cast Brendan Barnett, Matthew Epps, Sarah Ogden, Nick Pelomis and James Tresise

On scarred earth, amongst blackened trees, a community gathers to try to understand what has happened. They grapple with their memories, and try to make sense of it all. In the midst of the chaos, a father searches for his daughter. How do we carry on when our world falls apart?

A powerful vision of the beauty and brutality of contemporary Australian life, Tom Holloway’s extraordinary play explores our response to catastrophic bushfires, the challenges of being a parent, society’s sexualisation of pre-teen girls, and the significance of love when faced with tragedy. Directed by Patrick McCarthy, multi-award winning independent company Mutation Theatre present the Victorian premier of this important work by one of Australia’s most talented playwrights.

“A resonant play that confirms Holloway as among the best stage writers in the country right now” - Jason Blake (The Sydney Morning Herald)

"Completely enchanting...if this is the new generation of theatre makers, the future is looking good"- Alison Croggan (Theatre Notes) on Mutation Theatre.

Season Details
Preview Feb 20
Season   Feb 21st - March 2nd (No performances on 24 + 25)
Tickets  Adult $25
              Conc $20
              Preview $15

Bookings  www.theatreworks.org.au 
                  03 9534 3388

Venue Theatre Works
            14 Acland St, St Kilda           


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