Dirtyland

By Elise Hearst

Presented by Arthur, in association with The Spare Room

REVIEWS

“Hearst’s play is bleakly humorous … Rattray draws very good performances from her cast … Dirtyland gives this laudable initiative [The Spare Room] just the kick-start it needs” Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald

“Strong, committed performances … A journey worth taking” Time Out

“A contemporary warning and reminder of our susceptibility to reigns of terror … The performances are energised and utterly compelling” crikey.com

“Complex, brutal, and a times very funny … an ensemble of strength, talent and energy … This dirty land is worth a visit.” OzBabyBoomers

ABOUT THE SHOW

What won’t Anya do to get away from her dirty, dirty land?

There is a burnt patch of grass in the middle of town that won’t grow back.
Half the town is hiding a secret.
The other half is missing.

A dark, adult fairytale. A haunting and subversive examination of the will to survive. Welcome to Dirtyland. Sharp, atmospheric and rebelliously comic, Dirtyland is a world with heart, plenty of guts and a fair bit of rock and roll.

Developed and presented as part of PlayWriting Australia’s National Play Festival 2009.

CREATIVE TEAM
Director Paige Rattray | Producer Belinda Kelly | Dramaturg Amelia Evans | Set & Costume Designer David Fleischer | Lighting Designer Ross Graham | Music Joseph Nizeti & Marcus Whale | Stage Manager Sarah Stait | Production Manager Billy Cheeseman | Assistant Director Soseh Yekanians | Graphic Design Claire Orrell

Cast Gabriel Fancourt, Elise Hearst, Megan Holloway, Marcus McKenzie, Lucy Miller, Tami Sussman and Netta Yashchin

PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tues– Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 5pm
no performance Good Friday 22 April

TICKET PRICES
Full $30 | Concession $25 | Group $25 (10+) | Preview Wednesday 13 April $20 |
CHEAP TUESDAYS – “Pay What You Can”

RUNNING TIME
70 minutes