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This extraordinary play tells the story of Charlie, a young executive, who fi nds himself travelling a bewildering path that leads to the inevitable question: we can change our names, our clothes and our addresses, but can we ever escape who we really are?
Winner of the prestigious Arts Council England John Whiting Award for New Writing in 2005, How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found is part surreal black comedy, part profound human tragedy that hurtles towards a compelling climax as it asks what really makes us who we are in the 21st Century.
How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found was the fi rst un-produced play to receive the John Whiting Award in its forty-year history, which saw the world première presented at the Sheffi eld Theatres’ Studio Theatre in England last year.
The John Whiting Award was established to recognise new and distinctive development in dramatic writing with particular relevance to contemporary society.
Hoy Polloy Artistic Director, Wayne Pearn, highlighted, “This play will electrify audiences and undoubtedly attract a whole new breed of theatre follower.
“We are thrilled to produce the Australian première of this startling new work by Fin Kennedy, who we believe heralds the next important voice in contemporary theatre.
“How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found is a devastating exploration of the post-millennial human condition which will take your breath away as it moves at the speed of light,” Pearn concluded.
Director Paul King is a loyal member of the Hoy Polloy production team, having directed Frozen by Bryony Lavery in 2006 and most recently was set designer for the company’s last production Boston Marriage by David Mamet.
The cast of the Australian première of How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found comprises David Passmore, Tory Rodd, Michael F Cahill, Glen Hancox and Helen Hopkins.
David Passmore has an arts degree in English Literature and Maori Studies and trained at Bruce Alexander’s Melbourne Acting Studio. His recent theatre credits include Jane Austen’s Guide To Pornography (Out Cast Theatre) and Mojo (Human Sacrifi ce Theatre).
Tory Rodd is WAAPA trained (including Sam Shephard’s A Lie Of The Mind). She has appeared in Marshall Law (Southern Star) and The Secret Life Of Us (Southern Star), and recently featured in Bombshells with Leo9 Productions.
Michael F Cahill studied drama at The University of Hull (England); performed at the Arts Centre (Short & Sweet) and worked with La Mama (The True Amazon Adventures Of Roger Casement) and Theatre In Decay (The Taking Of Ramsey Street).
Glen Hancox has featured in numerous short/feature films and television productions including The King (FremantleMedia) and Neighbours (Grundy Television); and appeared in La Mama’s The Resort (Sanctuary) earlier this year.
Helen Hopkins was in Hoy Polloy’s last production as Anna in Boston Marriage and has performed with the Melbourne Theatre Company, La Mama and Australian Shakespeare Company.
Hoy Polloy presents the Australian première of
How
To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found
by Fin Kennedy
Directed by Paul King
Venue: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Corner Sydney & Glenlyon Roads, Brunswick
Dates: 23 May –
7 June 2008
Times: Tuesday to Saturday 8.15pm; Sundays 5.00pm
Tickets: $30 Adult, $20 Concession / Groups 10+, $18 Tuesdays
Bookings: 03 9016 3873 |
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