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GROUNDED

Playhouse Wed 9th May 2012 -- Sat 19th May 2012 8:00 pm

GROUNDED - Tantrum Theatre in association with Australian Theatre for Young People

Against the backdrop of one of the most intriguing events in Newcastle’s recent history we meet Farrah, a young Novocastrian with a fascination for Newcastle’s industrial port.

When a storm forces the Pasha Bulker onto to Nobby’s Beach and the world’s attention turns to the harbour she knows so well, the impact on Farrah’s own reality is not what she expects.

Farrah’s obsession with shipping and bulk carriers allows audiences to explore universal themes of isolation, belonging and identity, and the fall-out of the realisation that our childhood heroes are fallible.

Tantrum Theatre and Sydney’s most highly regarded youth theatre company atyp (Australian Theatre for Young People) have co-commissioned nationally recognised playwright Alana Valentine to create this new work which celebrates Newcastle’s identity and the significance of the working harbour to Newcastle’s culture.

Grounded will be performed by the young people of Newcastle not only for a local audience at the Playhouse but will also travel to Sydney for a second season at the atyp Wharf Theatre.

Written by Alana Valentine

Directed by Toni Main

In association with atyp (australian theatre for young people)

Running time: 90mins no interval

Performances:

Thur 10 May 11am & 7pm
Fri 11 May 11am & 7pm

Sat 12 May 2pm & 7pm
Wed 16 May 7pm

Thur 17 May 11am & 7pm
Fri 18 May 11am & 7pm
Sat 19 May 11am & 7pm

Tickets*
Adult $30
Subscriber $20 (Subscribe to 4 or more Inspirations Subsription Season shows and save!)
Group 8+ $20
Conc $25

*Fees & charges may apply