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“A bloke at work said he didn’t see the point of bringing a whole lot of boongs out here. Excuse the term, Ahmed…”
Hot off the heals of the magnificent and much-publicised company launch in September 2007, The Alex Buzo Company is revitalising Buzo’s infamous and critically acclaimed work, the classic 1968 play Norm and Ahmed. Astonishingly relevant to the racial tensions in Australian in 2007, the play demonstrates Buzo’s uncanny ability to zero in on issues of enduring significance in Australian society.
“This isn’t India, mate. You’re in Sydney. No Bombay Stranglers around here. You’re quite safe.”
A late night encounter between a Pakistani student and a middle-aged Australian man, Norm and Ahmed, speaks volumes about Australia’s ongoing uneasy relationship with Asia. The play’s controversial ending hit the headlines in the 1960’s and 70’s with those involved being arrested and charged for obscenity.
Where better to revive this controversial work than in the edgy cavern of The Old Fitzroy with the reckless Rocksurfers? Please join us in unearthing this gem of Australian theatre history that reads like it was written yesterday and pay tribute to a late, great pioneer of Aussie theatre.
Director Aarne Neeme, Alex Buzo’s close colleague for nearly 40 years, has directed 14 Buzo plays, including three premieres. Actors Laurence Coy and Craig Meneaud all featured recently in The Big Buzo Night Out – the launch of The Alex Buzo Company.
Producer: Emma Buzo for The Alex Buzo Company | Director: Aarne Neeme
Designer: Deidre Burgess | Lighting: Tony Youlden | Cast: Laurence Coy and Craig Meneaud
The Alex Buzo Company in association with the Tamarama Rock Surfers present
Norm and Ahmed
by Alex Buzo
Venue: The Old Fitzroy Theatre – Cnr Cathedral & Dowling Sts, Woolloomooloo
Season: Wed 10 Oct - Fri 2 Nov | Tues – Sat @ 8pm & Sunday @ 5pm/ Matinees Thurs 1pm & Sat 2pm
Preview: Wed 10 Oct 8pm | Opening: Thu 11 Oct 8pm (Invitation only)
Tickets: $20 Concession, $28 Adult, $34 Beer, Laksa & Show
Special: Cheap Tuesdays - $16 Adult, $24 Beer Laksa & Show
Bookings: (02) 9294 4296 or www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs
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