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Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Mother
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'Gasworks Arts Park is proud to present the world premiere of Daniel Keene’s newest work, MOTHER. Written specifically for acclaimed, award-winning actor Noni Hazlehurst, and directed by Daniel’s long-time collaborator, Matt Scholten, this one-woman play follows Christy, a homeless woman living on the fringe of the world. This provocative performance will leave you haunted with understanding and sympathy for those living on the farthest edges of society. There but for the grace of God go we…' (Production summary)

Notes

  • Other awards:

    Best Female Actor in a Leading Role (won), Matilda Awards, 2018.

Production Details

  • World premiere at the Gasworks Theatre, Albert Park, Port Melbourne : 5-6 June 2015.

    Performed at the Belvior's Upstairs Theatre, Surry Hills, New South Wales : 24 January - 11 February 2018 

    Director: Matt Scholten.

    Cast: Noni Hazlehurst.

    Set, Costume & Props Designer: Kat Chan.

    Lighting Designer: Tom Willis.

    Sound Designer: Darius Kedros.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2015

Works about this Work

Theatre Review: Mother, Arts Centre Melbourne Jenna Schroder , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , September 2024;

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama

'A powerhouse performance from Noni Hazlehurst, but the depiction of mothers experiencing addiction may leave a bad taste in your mouth.'

Mother at the Q Is Noni Hazlehurst's One-Woman Triumph Peter Wilkins , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 28 September 2016;

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
'Daniel Keene's intensely moving and profoundly thought-provoking play Mother has been specifically written as a one-woman show for leading Australian actor Noni Hazlehurst. ...'
Down to the Nitty Gritty 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 9 July 2015; (p. 04)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
'Award-winning Australian actress Noni Hazelhurst is set to thrill Hobart audience with a confronting, provocative performance when her gritty new one-woman play Mother opens next week...'
Hazelhurst Shines in Confronting New Work Cameron Woodhead , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 15 June 2015; (p. 29)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
A Certain Stage Sonia Harford , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 28 February 2015; (p. 30)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
A Certain Stage Sonia Harford , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 28 February 2015; (p. 30)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
Hazelhurst Shines in Confronting New Work Cameron Woodhead , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 15 June 2015; (p. 29)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
Down to the Nitty Gritty 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 9 July 2015; (p. 04)

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
'Award-winning Australian actress Noni Hazelhurst is set to thrill Hobart audience with a confronting, provocative performance when her gritty new one-woman play Mother opens next week...'
Mother at the Q Is Noni Hazlehurst's One-Woman Triumph Peter Wilkins , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 28 September 2016;

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama
'Daniel Keene's intensely moving and profoundly thought-provoking play Mother has been specifically written as a one-woman show for leading Australian actor Noni Hazlehurst. ...'
Theatre Review: Mother, Arts Centre Melbourne Jenna Schroder , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , September 2024;

— Review of Mother Daniel Keene , 2015 single work drama

'A powerhouse performance from Noni Hazlehurst, but the depiction of mothers experiencing addiction may leave a bad taste in your mouth.'

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