‘I said I was a good mother. They said I was a bad mother.
I didn’t know what they meant’
A one-woman play written for acclaimed, award winning actor Noni Hazlehurst, Mother is the newest work from Daniel Keene (Boxman, 2013) directed by his long-time collaborator Matt Scholten.
A fictional story based on the writings of Dorothy Hewett and the ancient Greek play Medea, Mother is a uniquely Australian piece of theatre that honestly tackles the issues of motherhood, poverty and isolation. The combination of powerful script writing, tender direction and Noni’s magnetising performance make for a surprisingly touching and insightful night of intimate theatre.
Christy is a homeless, aging woman, living on the outskirts of suburbia. She is something of a celebrity, attracting the curiosity of the locals, she’s not shy of an audience and amuses herself with telling anyone who will listen to the story of her colourful, troubled life.
One of Australia’s leading actresses, Noni Hazlehurst has received two Logies for her performances in the mini-series Waterfront and Ride on Stranger as well as four AFI Awards for Little Fish, Waiting At The Royal, Fran and Monkey Grip.
If you only see one piece of drama this year, make sure it is Mother – a story and a performance not to be missed.
Friday 26 June at 8pm
Concession $32
Jarmbi $30
Group 6+$26
