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'A great Australian novel. A landmark theatre event. A portrait of Sydney as it once was.
'The world premieres of The Harp in the South: Part One and The Harp in the South: Part Two are designed to be enjoyed as one unforgettable, epic theatrical experience.
'This major new work is one of the most ambitious productions STC has ever created. Celebrated playwright Kate Mulvany has adapted novelist Ruth Park’s revered Australian trilogy – Missus, The Harp in the South and Poor Man’s Orange – and spread these beloved stories across two equally ambitious plays.
'The two parts stand alone, but together they offer over five hours of monumental, exuberant theatre. It’s a moving family saga and a celebration of Sydney in all its funny, gritty glory.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Theatre company's note: We encourage you to experience the entire epic. Viewed together they are a vivid and immersive narrative of Australian culture, and a memorable theatrical experience. You can choose to see both parts on one day, or elect to see them on different days.
Additional Awards:
2019 Helpmann Awards:
Renee Mulder (nominated, best costume design).
Nate Edmondson (nominated, best sound design).
Helen Thomson (nominated, Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play).
World premiere, Sydney Theatre Company (Roslyn Packer Theatre, 16 August to 6 October 2018).
Director: Kip Williams.
Set Designer: David Fleischer.
Costume Designer: Renée Mulder.
Lighting Designer: Nick Schlieper.
Composer & Musical Director: Iain Grandage.
Sound Designer: Steve Francis.
With Tony Cogin, Benedict Hardie, Emma Harvie, Anita Hegh, Tara Morice, Rose Riley, Guy Simon, Helen Thomson, and Contessa Treffone.
Kate Mulvany and The Harp in the South
Dino Dimitriadis
(presenter),
2021
25305902
2021
single work
podcast
'Australian classics have been surging onto our stages of late: Matthew Lutton and Tom Wright’s acclaimed adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock recently enjoyed success in London as well as Australia; Andrew Bovell’s stage version of The Secret River toured the country to critical acclaim; and Leah Purcell’s adaptation of Henry Lawson’s The Drover’s Wifeis one of the most lauded Australian playscripts in recent memory. Kate Mulvany’s masterful adaptation of Ruth Park’s The Harp in the Southtrilogy – whose sprawling two-part, six-and-a-half-hour form is reminiscent of Nick Enright’s stage version of Cloudstreet – stands alongside these productions as an empathetic landmark event in the Australian theatrical canon.' (Introduction)
'Kate Mulvany’s adaptation of Ruth Park’s still-resonant The Harp in the South trilogy for the STC boasts perfect casting for its darkly comic tale of gentrification and community.' (Introduction)
'The Harp in the South caused uproar in 1948 for its portrayal of working-class life. Now Sydney Theatre Company has turned it into an epic stage production.'
'The Harp in the South caused uproar in 1948 for its portrayal of working-class life. Now Sydney Theatre Company has turned it into an epic stage production.'
'Kate Mulvany’s adaptation of Ruth Park’s still-resonant The Harp in the South trilogy for the STC boasts perfect casting for its darkly comic tale of gentrification and community.' (Introduction)
'Australian classics have been surging onto our stages of late: Matthew Lutton and Tom Wright’s acclaimed adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock recently enjoyed success in London as well as Australia; Andrew Bovell’s stage version of The Secret River toured the country to critical acclaim; and Leah Purcell’s adaptation of Henry Lawson’s The Drover’s Wifeis one of the most lauded Australian playscripts in recent memory. Kate Mulvany’s masterful adaptation of Ruth Park’s The Harp in the Southtrilogy – whose sprawling two-part, six-and-a-half-hour form is reminiscent of Nick Enright’s stage version of Cloudstreet – stands alongside these productions as an empathetic landmark event in the Australian theatrical canon.' (Introduction)
