'One woman lists real and imagined memories of life on Planet Earth, shifting between personal memories and world events unfolding over a century. What results is a gradual accumulation of the tragic and joyful moments shaping global consciousness, and the tentacular connections that make a life.'
Source: Author's website.
Developed with the support of Cultureland Residency and Theatre Oostblok in the Netherlands, and Darebin Arts Centre and City of Melbourne in Australia.
First produced in Amsterdam, 31 August - 1 September 2018 at Plein Theater (then Theater Oostblok).
Direction: Mark Wilson.
Mentor: Susie Dee.
Composition: Jasna Veličković.
Scenography: Sarah Nixon.
Presented in Melbourne, 13 – 24 March 2019 at fortyfivedownstairs.
Producer: Asha Bee Abraham.
Stage and Production Management: Piper Huynh.
Set Designer: Fleur Dean.
Sound Designer: SS.Sebastian.
Lighting Designer: Rachel Lee.
Dramaturgy and Workshop Support: Prue Clark.
Presented by Melbourne Theatre Company. Performed at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler : 3-22 May 2024.
Director: Cassandra Fumi.
Cast: Carly Sheppard.
Set and Costume Designer: Dann Barber.
'A solo show that spans near and far, borne of personal and global events.'
'Melbourne Theatre Company’s nuanced and intelligent production of Emma Mary Hall’s award-winning World Problems shifts from a real past into an imagined future. By Robert Reid.'
'Melbourne Theatre Company’s nuanced and intelligent production of Emma Mary Hall’s award-winning World Problems shifts from a real past into an imagined future. By Robert Reid.'
'A solo show that spans near and far, borne of personal and global events.'
