New creative plays set down for October

Oct 12, 2004

***'Terrorism' and 'Song of Survival'; two plays in repertory by graduating UOW students

'Terrorism', written by the Presnyakov Brothers and directed by Chris Mead*, is a black comedy about world order breaking down. Written in Russia prior to the events of September 11, 2001 and first performed in Moscow in 2002, this will be an Australian premiere presentation that has been labelled a 'feast for the mind and the senses'. Note: This play is for adults only as it contains confronting scenes.

*Media please note: Noted director Chris Mead from UOW's School of Music and Drama has recently been awarded one of two Play Development Fellowships from the Australia Council for the Arts. Chris will be involved in an outreach young writers program in Australia and will also be working in theatres in the UK. For further information contact Chris on 0410 332 052

Performed on: October 14, 16, 20 and 22.

'Song of Survival' is directed by Ms Linda Nicholls-Gidley and is based on an autobiographical book by Helen Collin. It is the story of how prisoners-of-war in Japanese camps used music to sustain themselves and ultimately survive.

Performed on: October 15, 19, 21 and 23.

Cost: for both plays is $15 adult, $9 concession.

For bookings: call (02) 4221 4889

***Theatre production - 'Surface Tension'

'Surface Tension' is an exploration of what is destroyed in a relentless race for the future. Critical Mass Theatre is an Illawarra performance group that aims to foster new performative styles in the region, while also creating a pertinent and political theatrical voice. Partly funded by the UOW's Faculty of Creative Arts, the company aims to shift the boundaries of performance and is presenting a new, explosive production of physical theatre, video and sound at Project Contemporary Artspace (255 Keira St Wollongong).

Performed on: October 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 6pm on Sunday and 8pm all other nights.

Cost: $16 adult, $10 concession.

Enquiries: Janys Hayes on (02) 4221 4429

For more information, contact:

media@uow.edu.au
University of Wollongong
Ph: (02) 4221 5942; fax (02) 4221 3128