Based on an Australian literature classic, My Brilliant Career is destined to become an Australian theatrical classic.
Anton Burge’s two-hander pulls back the curtain on the set of a film that was supposed to rekindle waning careers but ignited old enmities.
There’s a palpable playfulness to these performances, disciplined, drilled and delightful. There’s fire, bite and fun and lots of kissing.
At 11.50am on October 15 1970, 35 men fell to their death as their place of work gave way from under them.
There is no doubt that the three programs presented by the Ensemble Pygmalion were the sensation of this year’s Adelaide Festival.