From the utterly marvellous writer of Neighbourhood Watch and The Cat comes a modern romance about wanderlust, love and karate. Lally Katz has spent the past decade turning her life into a series of hilarious and theatrically gorgeous plays. This time it’s her parents’ turn.
'After nearly losing his mind in the abandon of 1960s America, young Danny (who happens to share a name with Lally’s father) finds his way again with the help of an enigmatic sensei. At a New Jersey karate dojo, he and other mislaid souls make their way back into the world, and Danny bumps into a woman called Lois… Meanwhile, in present-day Australia, Danny’s long-lost grandson has decided to become Patti Smith…
'Inspired by the true events that brought Dan and Lois Katz together, Back at the Dojo features a Hogarthian parade of characters, two real-life karate masters, and the incomparable Luke Mullins (Angels in America, The Glass Menagerie) in a role written specially for him. Belvoir joins forces with legendary Melbourne company Stuck Pigs Squealing for this ravishing, nourishing story about the myths families live by.' (Production summary)
Produced by Belvoir Theatre Company with Stuck Pigs Squealing, Upstairs, Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney; 18 June - 17 July 2016.
Director: Chris Kohn.
Set/Costume Designer: Mel Page.
Cast: Dara Clear, Natsuko Mineghishi, Luke Mullins, Fayssal Bazzi, Catherine Davies, Harry Greenwood, Brian Lipson, and Shari Sebbens.
Review of the 2016 Belvoir theatre company production (Upstairs, Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney; 18 June - 17 July).
Review of the 2016 Belvoir theatre company production (Upstairs, Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney; 18 June - 17 July).
