| Wit Incorporated Theatre: Fall by Michele Lee | |||
Directed by Beng OhA World PremiereNorthern Laos, 1975. Monsoon season. Saigon has just fallen. As the Communist takeover reshapes a nation, Paul, an Australian teacher hurriedly prepares to leave Laos. A young Hmong woman, Mai, his former student, appears at his doorstep. She is fleeing persecution along with the rest of her people, and is here to say goodbye. ‘The War is over, Meo will die’ Over a single night, Paul and Mai tug at the threads of their past and confront a profoundly uncertain future. With the clock ticking, what has been left unsaid? Written by award-winning playwright Michele Lee and directed by critically acclaimed Beng Oh, Fall is a gripping historical drama exploring love, loss, identity, and the lasting human cost of war. Intimate, suspenseful, and deeply moving, this powerful three-hander asks what we owe one another when the world around us is falling apart. Duration: Approximately 75 mins Age: Suitability 15+ Content warning: This production contains themes of war, racism, ethnic persecution, sexual violence, physical violence, murder, grief, refugee displacement, alcohol use, and discussions of trauma. Recommended for mature audiences. More info: https://www.witinc.com.au/shows/fall
Event detailsVenue: Bluestone Church Arts Space SHOW DATES
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