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Griffin Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Tasmanian Theatre Company Present
SAVAGE RIVER
by Steve Rodgers
Directed by Peter Evans
Previews 12, 13, 15, 16 June Plays 18 June – 18 July
With Ian Bliss, Travis Cardona and Peta Sergeant
Designer Stephen Curtis Lighting Designer Daniel Zika Sound Designer Kelly Ryall Composer Jed Kurzel
“Some blokes ate each other round here. Years back, convicts they reckon. But it’s friendly round here. Friendlier than other parts of Tassie’s what I’ve heard.”
Griffin’s main-stage season continues with Steve Rodgers’ captivating tale, Savage River, the story of three lost souls living in Tasmania's north-west.
From a ramshackle hut by the water, away from society, Kingsley forages a living with his son, Tiger. Times are tough and money is in short supply, but with good-humour, invention and resilience they make the best of it, bundled together as family.
One night, Kingsley brings home a stranger, the beguiling Jude. Seemingly in trouble, disorientated and with a moral compass way out of whack, she unwittingly changes three lives overnight.
Jude soon settles into a routine that is far from her own. She seems happy enough to enjoy Tiger and Kingsley's attention, and let history slip by. History does, though, have a habit of catching up with you…
Directed by Melbourne Theatre Company’s Associate Director Peter Evans (The Great, Don’s Party) Savage River is a warm, affectionate and moving story of the glimpsing of freedom and the weight of the things that shackle us.
Following from the success of his first play, Ray’s Tempest at Company B, this is Steve Rodgers’ second play, developed through the 2008 National Play Festival. As an actor, he has worked with Company B, Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Theatre Company and the Ensemble as well as severable screen appearances.
Venue: SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross NSW 2011
Ticket Information: Griffin Booking Office 02 8002 4772 or online at www.griffintheatre.com.au
Full: $44.00 Senior: $37.00 Concession, Preview, Matinee: $33.00 Group (8+): $35.00 Under 30: $26.00 (Mon - Thurs only). Monday Rush tickets all $15 - only available at the box office 1 hour prior to the performance. Tickets are limited to 2 per person, subject to availability.
**Note** New starting times: Monday – Saturday 7pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm.
Touring to:
MTC Theatre, Melbourne (25 July – 8 August)
Backspace Theatre, Hobart (14 -22 August).
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