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Season 2017 Archived

The Eisteddfod

By Lally Katz

Performed 22 Jun — 9 Jul 2017 at Studio Underground

Sometimes make believe is the only way to make sense of the world.

Lally Katz emerged from the Melbourne indie theatre scene to become one of Australia's hottest playwrights, and is currently one of the most performed nationally. An award-winning hit at the New York International Fringe Festival, The Eisteddfod explores the nostalgic childhood world of orphaned siblings Abalone and his sister, Gerture. They are inseparable and love to play games together.

Abalone’s passion for amateur dramatics is a growing obsession, however Gerture’s interest in the imaginary worlds they create to stave off boredom is beginning to wane. But there is one final role-playing game Abalone thinks will bring his sister around and be sure to win him the ultimate prize – that first place ribbon at the Eisteddfod, with their rendition of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Lally Katz's disembodied voice leads the audience on a comic and somewhat unsettling journey. It is an intricate story, deftly told and an exciting, unpredictable production about the drama of growing up.

DIRECTOR Jeffrey Jay Fowler
SET & COSTUME DESIGNER Tyler Hill
LIGHTING DESIGNER Lucy Birkinshaw
SOUND DESIGNER Brett Smith
CAST INCLUDES Brendan Ewing, Natalie Holmwood

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The Eisteddfod was proudly sponsored by
  • Wesfarmers Arts (Artistic Director Partner),
  • (Philanthropy Partner),
  • Wild Swans (Philanthropy Partner)

Season 2017

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The Lighthouse Girl

Endgame

The Eisteddfod

Coma Land

Switzerland

I Am My Own Wife

Let the Right One In

Perth Theatre Talk: On Diversity

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