GRACE

Click here to see Kirsty Hillhouse talk briefly about her character Grace

Click here to see Artistic Director Chris Bendall talk about the cast members for GRACE

“Bendall manages to grab the threads of such complex issues and weave them into a theatrical feast that is wryly satirical and heartbreakingly moving. His direction is brave, bold and ballsy which rewards the audience with a production that is challenging, thought provoking, and carefully thought out, from the casting to the simple set and lighting design to the music” – The Fremantle Herald

See snippits from the Artists Talks between author Robert Drewe, adapter Humphrey Bower and Artistic Director Chris Bendall on the making of GRACE!

“There’s quite a lot going on in the world of Grace, and Humphrey Bower’s adaptation does not shy from tackling it all… The thriller ending is remarkably well done” The West Australian

“. . . a hard hitting play . . . thought provoking . . . uniquely Australian and worth seeing” Australian Stage

“Hillhouse is an attractive, feisty Grace, and her performance is affecting as she and the hunted Afghan refugee (engagingly played by newcomer Ismat Akbarzada) console each other….demented pursuer Carl played to creepy perfection by Russ Pirie” The Australian

“The formidably impressive George Shevtsov, plays Grace’s Father John with a quiet dignity and presence on stage that few actors have… Kirsty Hillhouse as Grace was exceptional” Australian Stage

“There is a lot to applaud in this multi – stranded narrative, it’s visually exciting and intellectually stimulating…” Sunday Times

“It is wonderful to see contemporary Australian stories as part of the texture of our Festival. It is vital that we support the creation of new Australian work such as this which reflects our culture and our times.” Shelagh Magadza, Artistic Director

“This adaptation by Humphrey Bower of Robert Drewe’s novel Grace is pacy, well realized, and engrossing in its theatrical dimensions and depth of human experience” Gillian Clarke artsHub

Merchandise now available for the world premiere production of GRACE! Hurry, before it all runs out! PROGRAMMES $5 T – SHIRTS $25 SCRIPTS $15 BOOKS $25

DECKCHAIR THEATRE BRINGS THE FESTIVAL BACK TO FREO WITH GRACE

Bookings are now open for our first production for 2010!

GRACE

Part thriller, part road movie, part film-noir, this is an epic tale that travels from inner-city Sydney to the Great Sandy Desert. Adapted from the celebrated novel by Robert Drewe, this new theatrical feast is wryly satirical and heartbreakingly moving. GRACE is a gripping story with heart, humour and passion.

DIRECTOR: Chris Bendall COMPOSER Ash Gibson Greig DESIGNER Andrew Bellchambers LIGHTING DESIGNER Andrew Lake VIDEO DESIGNER Kirrilly Brentnall SOUND DESIGNER Kingsley Reeve
CAST Kirsty Hillhouse, Ismatulla Akbarzada, Polly Low, Leroy Parsons, Russ Pirie, George Shevtsov and Steve Turner

WHEN

Sat 13 Feb – Sat 6 Mar, Tue-Sat, 8pm
Previews Thur 11 & Fri 12th Feb, 8pm
Matinees Wed 24th Feb & Wed 3rd Mar, 11am, Sat 27th Feb & Sat 6th Mar, 2pm
Cap: Wed 25th Feb, 11am

TO BOOK ONLINE

Simply click on the “Bookings” tab on the right hand side of our website and follow the directions!