Griffin Theatre Company continues to shine a light on new Australian plays with Griffin Searchlight, a week of staged readings presented by independent theatre companies, running from 28 May to 2 June.
In 2007, the searchlight shines on new works by five acclaimed playwrights including Verity Laughton (Burning), Caleb Lewis (Nailed), John Romeril (The Floating World) Melita Rowston (Solitude in Blue) and William Zappa (Winter's Discontent).
Griffin artistic director Nick Marchand said Searchlight assists in discovering engaging work and artists that might be suitable for further development either by the company itself or as a part of Griffin Stablemates, their annual season of independent theatre productions.
For artists, it's a way of testing out work or ideas for work in front of an audience of theatre lovers. For audiences, it's an opportunity to be the first to see new works for the stage from both emerging and experienced playwrights.
“In 2007, Griffin Searchlight offers a vibrant mix of youth and experience – and I know audiences will leap at the chance to experience new works from these acclaimed Australian playwrights,” he said. “With a line-up of artists including John Romeril and Verity Laughton, Griffin continues to shine a light on the best of new Australian writing.”
Griffin Searchlight will take place on the following nights:
Monday, 28 May
Glacier Grace by William Zappa
Tuesday 29 May
Dogfall by Caleb Lewis
Wednesday, 30 May
Goin' Thru by John Romeril
Friday, 1 June
Crushed by Melita Rowston
Saturday, 2 June
Sweet Thing by Verity Laughton
2007 Griffin Searchlight
A Week of New Australian Plays
Venue: SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross NSW 2011
Times: 7pm each night
Tickets: $10
Bookings: 1300 306 776 or online at www.griffintheatre.com.au
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