'We hit Cairo like a train! … Every dirty little alley, every dusty back room bar - the pyramids are marvellous, but I could spend the rest of my days quite happily in the arms of your temptation.
'Inspired by The State Library of New South Wales' jaw-dropping collection of WWI diaries and letters, and featuring a cast of Australia’s hottest emerging actors, A Town Named War Boy is the moving new play that brings our ANZAC legend to life.' (Production summary)
Supported by the ATYP Producers' Circle. Developed and presented in partnership with the State Library of NSW. Performed at the State Library of New South Wales: 29 April - 9 May 2015
Director: Fraser Corfield.
Assistant Directors: Lisa Mumford and Julia Patey.
Design: Adrienn Lord.
Lighting Design: Emma Lockhart-Wilson.
Composer: Steve Francis.
See further details here: http://www.atyp.com.au/town-named-war-boy
Toured nationally 20 March to 14 June 2018. Some details from specific venues below.
Produced by ATYP with State Library of NSW and A Performing Lines tour in association with Arts On Tour, at Parramatta Riverside, 12-14 June 2018.
Director: Fraser Corfield.
Designer: Adrienn Lord.
Lighting Designer: Emma Lockhart-Wilson.
Composer: Steve Francis.
Sound Designer: Alistair Wallace.
Production Manager: Jason Thelwell.
Stage/Company Manager: Rebecca Poulter.
Production Photos: Tracey Schramm.
Cast: Ryan Morgan (Tom), Josh McElroy (Snow), Edward McKenna (Huddo), and Simon Croker (John).
