The Forwards single work   drama   young adult  
Issue Details: First known date: 2004... 2004 The Forwards
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Devised by Stefo Nantsou through a series of creative workshops with students from Victorian regional high schools, The Forwards combines comedy, drama and percussive energy as a means of exploring football culture, alcohol abuse, reckless behaviour in small rural communities and the role parents play in shaping the attitudes of their children.

The story concerns the Pintoon Parrots football team, which makes it to the Grand Final for the first time in the small town's history. Up against arch rivals the Gilpendry Goannas, the team knows that the game will be a hard-fought battle, and that their hopes rest on the forward trio, Hoges, Tractor and Gary Rabbit. However, as the big game approaches a rumour spreads throughout the town and subsequently brings the three 'friends for life' into major conflict. Fuelled with anger, jealousy and alcohol, violence explodes both on and off the field resulting in a shocking climax.

Production Details

  • 2004 :

    Victorian high schools tour ; June (premiere).

    Prod. Zeal Theatre.

    Dir. Stefo Nantsou.

    Cast: Rob Dilley, Angela Frost, Dave Houston.

    • The production continued to tour in association with Regional Arts Victoria through until at least 2006.

    2017:

    Produced by Brisbane Powerhouse, Shock Therapy Productions, and Zeal Theatre, 14-24 June 2017.

    Dir. Stefo Nantsou.

    Cast: Sam Foster, Hayden Jones, Ellen Bailey, Stefo Nantsou, and Rob Diley.

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First known date: 2004

Awards

2017 winner Matilda Awards Best Independent Production

(2017 Brisbane Powerhouse production)

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