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 After sell out seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Zealand and Melbourne, it’s Sydney’s turn to be captivated by the critically acclaimed New Zealand play THE PACKER with its debut at the Old Fitzroy Theatre. This one-man show again features the extraordinary performance of JAY RYAN, under the skilful new direction of JEREMY LINDSAY TAYLOR.
Award-winning New Zealand playwright Dianna Fuemana’s story about Shane, a white trash westie, takes place over a dramatic 24 hours in his suburban life, the audience embarking on a roller coaster ride with 8 different characters, including his gin-addled Australian mother Joyce, wannabe wigger mate Brad, annoying ex-girlfriend Charlene and the beautiful Niue Island girl, Pina. This night will change Shane forever.
Set in West Auckland, THE PACKER transcends location and showcases the contemporary world where cultures blend, racial intolerance comes to the forefront, insecurities are exploited and the family ties that bind us often cause the greatest destruction.
Full of twists and turns, queers and queens, westies and wannabes, this show returns theatre to what it was always meant to be. Refreshing, stimulating, innovative and captivating. A dynamic script, a thrilling performance and tight direction combine to make THE PACKER one of the must-see plays of 2008.
Chester Productions presents
THE PACKER
by Dianna Fuemana
Directed by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Performed by Jay Ryan
Venue: Old Fitzroy Theatre | Cnr Cathedral and Dowling Sts, Woolloomooloo
Dates: 22 April to 10 May 2008
Times: Tuesday to Saturday 8pm Sunday 5pm
Bookings: www.rocksurfers.org or 1300 GET TIX
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