'Punctuated by moments of catharsis and joy, Big Heart is the story of a woman who adopts a child from each of the continents. She believes she offers the children a better life, free from poverty, war, or neglect.' (Synopsis)
Presented by Dee & Cornelius and Theatre Works at Theatre Works, St Kilda, 6 -24 September 2017.
Director: Susie Dee.
Set and Costume Designer: Marg Horwell.
Lighting Designer: Rachel Burke.
Sound Design and Composer: Darius Kedros.
Assistant Director: Lyall Brooks.
Production / Stage Manager: Claire Shepherd.
Producer: Laura Milke-Garner.
Cast: Andrea Swift, Daniela Farinacci, Kasia Kaczmarek, Vuyo Loko, Elmira Jurik, and Sermsah Saad (Suri).
'The 31 year creative partnership between Susie Dee and Patricia Cornelius shows no signs of slowing down.'
'Playwright Patricia Cornelius is known for populating the stage with complex, working-class, characters and artfully bringing to life an often-maligned Australian vernacular. She is also one of Australia’s foremost feminist playwrights, turning her critical gaze to the intersecting problems of racism, xenophobia, class, and sexism.' (Introduction)
'Playwright Patricia Cornelius is known for populating the stage with complex, working-class, characters and artfully bringing to life an often-maligned Australian vernacular. She is also one of Australia’s foremost feminist playwrights, turning her critical gaze to the intersecting problems of racism, xenophobia, class, and sexism.' (Introduction)
'The 31 year creative partnership between Susie Dee and Patricia Cornelius shows no signs of slowing down.'