SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR
BY LUIGI PIRANDELLO, IN A NEW VERSION BY RUPERT GOOLD AND BEN POWER
DIRECTED BY RUPERT GOOLD
HEADLONG THEATRE PRESENTS
Following its critically acclaimed 2008 run in London’s West End, Headlong’s radical re-imagining of Luigi Pirandello’s classic comes to Perth Festival.
Six strangers appear unannounced during the editing of a docu-drama, declaring themselves fictional characters in search of an author. As their compelling narrative unfolds, their story is filmed and reality and fiction become increasingly blurred. This stunning play is a parable for a media-obsessed age and an exhilarating exploration of how we define ourselves in the 21st century.
Called ‘one of the most exciting young talents in British theatre today’ by The Times, Director Rupert Goold’s productions have won Olivier, Critics’ Circle and Evening Standard awards while enjoying immense popular success.
MATURE THEMES
Presented in association with Chichester Festival Theatre
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Anna Ledwich
DESIGNER Miriam Buether
LIGHTING Malcolm Rippeth
COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER Adam Cork
VIDEO AND PROJECTION Lorna Heavey
Suddenly a great classic that doesn't now work well in its original form comes alive again in this superb new complex, multi-layered remake. THE AUSTRALIAN
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"I'm known as the man who corrupted Darth Vader..." TIME OUT SYDNEY
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Everything is given a modern spin and Goold often pushes the envelope outrageously. Indeed, he has invented a whole new last act, packed with Pirandellian twists, arty in-jokes and theatrical surprises. THE TELEGRAPH
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