'Thai immigrant, Maggie works in an industrial laundry servicing the luxury hotels of a tourist paradise. The workplace, however, is anything but paradise. Maggie’s working conditions are rife with dangers, discrimination, and illegal practices. Her determination to make a difference means that she will not be silenced; she will be heard.' (Publication summary)
I Is Maggie was first produced by JUTE Theatre Company, Bulmba-Ja Arts Centre, Cairns from the 14 October – 22 October, 2022.
Cast
Tivy Siripanich
Bodelle de Ronde
Susan Prince
Andy Warren
Chorus
Tip Nantana
Goy Watson
Joy Nomani
April Thomas
Creative Team
Dennis McIntosh – Playwright
Saengthien Klamkaew – Playwright
Kathryn Ash – Dramaturg
Pranchalee Khajai – Director
Simone Tesorieri – Set Designer
Simona Cosentini – Costume Designer
Sam Gibb – Lighting Designer
Wil Hughes – Composer and Sound Design
Sam Gibb – Production Manager
Eve Lynch – Stage Manager
Marilyn Marsh Booth – Chorus assistant
'A clear-eyed insight into the conditions of migrant labour in an industrial laundry.'
'A clear-eyed insight into the conditions of migrant labour in an industrial laundry.'
