'All of life and human relations have become so incomprehensibly complex that, when you think about it, it becomes terrifying and your heart stands still' - Anton Chekhov
'The Eisteddfod explores the nostalgic childhood world of orphaned siblings Abalone and his sister, Gerture. They are inseparable and love to play games together. Abalone's passion for amateur dramatics is a growing obsession, however Gertrude's interest in the imaginary worlds they create to stave off boredom is beginning to wane. But there is one final role-playing game Abalone thinks will bring his sister around and be sure to win him the ultimate prize - that first place ribbon at the Eisteddfod, with their rendition of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.'
Source: Black Swan Theatre Company (2017 season).
'“Are we gonna do the dumbarse thing and pretend this car is a spaceship?”
'Smashed is a tale of ‘besties’ Hazel and Ruby. On the verge of adulthood, the future is bright & the past is a disco blur. With impossible high heels stalking through black holes, diva hair and a map to anywhere, these girls know how to play dress-up and how to make believe.
'But in this doll’s house universe of memory and fantasy, of unrestrained joy and discordant elegy, the game becomes increasingly desperate when an impending tragedy threatens to blow everything apart.'
Source: Griffin Theatre Company.
