Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah, in association with Jopuka Productions, is set to bring to life one of Australia’s most adored gothic tales.
Joan Lindsay’s classic Picnic at Hanging Rock was adapted for the stage in 2015 by Tom Wright and is more haunting than ever.
Co-Directed by Jopuka’s AWGIE-nominated Joshua Maxwell and Rosie Ross, who recently directed Gosford Musical Society’s School Of Rock, the show features a stellar cast of young actresses, including Emma King, Courtney-Jayde Buckley, Emerson Goodenough, Tayah Blackman and Jacinta Govind.
“Hanging Rock is one of those shows that has haunted me for years,” Maxwell said.
“I always knew I’d love to bring it to the Coast one day, so when Red Tree reached out and asked if we could fill an opening in the calendar, we jumped at it.
“Hanging Rock is a visceral piece of Australiana which has gripped our nation for over 100 years.”
joshua maxwell
“We love a mystery, real or imagined.”
There will be eight performances over two weeks from November 4-12, including a special Wednesday matinee performance.
The production will run during The Festival of Creativity hosted by Red Tree Theatre and Art at Work, celebrating local artists from the Central Coast.
The production contains occasional coarse language and horror themes, runs for 85 minutes with no intervals, and is not recommended for those aged under 13.
More details and bookings are available at www.redtreetheatre.org.au.
Source:
Media release, Oct 25
Jopuka Productions
what a fantastic production.im in awe of this Maxing talented young cast.