''Australian Gothic Tales' is a new theatre showcase exploring the concealed lives of six troubled souls across red-dirt towns and gritty inner cities.
'Spanning dark comedy, romance, thriller and fable, this collection of six stories peers into the complex depths of distinctly Aussie characters and the wounds and worlds they carry within.
'There's a jaded 'failed' artist working on an explosive new project; a heartbroken veteran returning home after 20 years; a troubled tram driver visited by 'angels'; a regretful boxer reflecting on his choices; a pious sheep farmer stranded in a flood, and a grieving daughter fighting local miners.' (Production summary)
Presented by The Butterfly Club. Performed at The Butterfly Club, Melbourne : 15-20 January 2024
Created by Louise Baxter
Written by Louise Baxter and featuring 'The Boxer' by Adam Scullin
Cast: Alicia Benn-Lawler, Callum O'Mara, Capri Walsh, Celia Handscombe, Evangelos Arabatzis and Tristan Sicari
'A lacklustre presentation of Australian stories that sidesteps Gothic elements entirely.'
'A lacklustre presentation of Australian stories that sidesteps Gothic elements entirely.'