Written by
Alana Valentine
In association with
Australian Theatre for Young People
Presented as part of
The Civic Theatre’s Inspirations Season
Against the backdrop of one of the most intriguing events in Newcastle’s recent history, the grounding of the Pasha Bulker, we meet Farrah, a young Novocastrian with a fascination for Newcastle’s industrial port, a fascination none of her peers share or comprehend.
Yet when a storm forces the ship on Nobbys 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 that time in your life when the obsessions of childhood get grounded in reality.
Tantrum Theatre and Australia’s flagship youth theatre company – 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 a cast of talented young people, accompanied by professional actor Paul Kelman. Paul is known for appearing in feature films such as Mullet with Ben Mendlsohn, Terra Nova and A Cold Summer, along with having roles in All Saints, McLeods Daughters, Home & Away, Water Rats and A Country Practice.
Grounded will be performed for a local audience at the Playhouse and also toSydney audiences for a season at the Australian Theatre for Young People Studio 1, The Wharf.
Approximate running time 1hr and 30min with no interval. Recommended for ages 12 +
Dates
Newcastle Season
Playhouse,Newcastle
Thursday 10 May at 11am & 7pm
Friday 11 May at 11am & 7pm
Saturday 12 May at 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday 16 May at 7pm
Thursday 17 May at 11am & 7pm
Friday 18 May at 11am & 7pm
Saturday 19 May at 2pm & 7pm
Tickets
$30 full price
$25 concession
$20 per person for groups of 6 or more
$15 per student for school bookings. Accompanying teachers free.
Tickets for the Newcastle season are on sale now through Ticketek.
Sydney Season
atyp Studio 1, The Wharf
Wednesday 30 May at 7pm
Thursday 31 May 7pm
Friday 1 June at 11.30am & 7pm
Saturday 2 June at7pm
Tickets
$25 full price
$20 concession
$15 per student for school bookings. Accompanying teachers free.
Tickets for the Newcastle season on sale through Ticketek here.
Tickets for the Sydney season on sale through atyp here.
