Cirrus@Austlit

'Carol’s got Christmas running through her veins. Born on the 25th of December, it’s not just a date to her − it’s a bloody big deal. For decades, she’s been the one wrapping the presents, dishing out the pav, and holding the whole Christmas shebang together.

'This year, however, nothing is jolly. Life’s thrown her a curveball, and 60-year-old Carol’s Christmas cheer is hanging by a thread. With wind whistling through her car windows, late-night talk-back her only company, and council move-on notices stacking up, tinsel and turkey are seemingly ghosts of Christmas past. But even as things fall apart, she's not ready to let Christmas go − not without a fight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The Castle meets The Club in this original family drama that asks us: what are we willing to sacrifice for the great game?

'Doug Williams is the greatest footballer Donnybrook has ever seen. Hard as flint. Salt of the earth.

'Delveen, his wife, has been by his side for years, through head knock after head knock.

'The club want to honour Doug with a lifetime achievement award, so the kids are all flying home to join the celebration. But the sure hands of this once great player are starting to fumble the ball.

'Barracking for the Umpire tackles blokes and their vulnerability, the fragility of the human body, and the impacts of brain injury on ourselves, our family, and our community. This story will resonate with every AFL fan, player, and parent.'

Source: Black Swan Theatre Company.

'An old show from the early 90s, targeted at children keen to learn about the teaching of the sun-God Oxtos, finally makes its way to the internet…'

Source: Screen Australia.