Umbrella: In The Garden

Violet is trapped in a destructive relationship with her high school teacher but will the secrets buried in the garden prevent her escape?

The arrival in town of Violet’s old school friend Jack, forces her to contemplate following in the unsettled footsteps of her volatile mother. Meanwhile, Violet’s father prepares to sell their family home and possessions, stirring up memories with the dust.

Set in a small rural West Australian town in the late 1980’s and 1990’s, this is the world premiere of an atmospheric, evocative and tender new play that shows a promising emerging talent in playwright Anna Houston.

“This too shall pass. It all passes. Some things have passed already but you haven’t noticed.”

Warning: Contains coarse languge, adult content and violent sex scenes. Not recommended for audience members under 16 years.