"A group of teenagers do something really bad to one of their peers, then try to cover it up - but as the lies spiral out of control, the consequences will shatter the gang forever.
Premiering at the UK's National Theatre in 2008, this dark comedy from Tony and Emmy award winning playwright Dennis Kelly lucidly examines human nature, responsibility and morality to hilarious and terrifying effect.
This ambitious site-specific outdoor performance from new company Mucky Puppy Theatre sees DNA inventively staged across Watsonia’s Binnak Park, catalysing intriguing connections between the environment and the play, and blurring the lines between audience and performer.
An entirely youth-led project celebrating Banyule’s young people and their creativity in all their diversity, democratising theatre for the community.
Supported by a Banyule Arts and Culture Grant."
Premiering at the UK's National Theatre in 2008, this dark comedy from Tony and Emmy award winning playwright Dennis Kelly lucidly examines human nature, responsibility and morality to hilarious and terrifying effect.
This ambitious site-specific outdoor performance from new company Mucky Puppy Theatre sees DNA inventively staged across Watsonia’s Binnak Park, catalysing intriguing connections between the environment and the play, and blurring the lines between audience and performer.
An entirely youth-led project celebrating Banyule’s young people and their creativity in all their diversity, democratising theatre for the community.
Supported by a Banyule Arts and Culture Grant."
The debut production of Mucky Puppy Theatre, an independent theatre company co-founded by Lakshmi aimed at creating artistic opportunities in Melbourne's North, this project engaged 20 young Banyule residents in a variety of roles including performance, musical composition, photography and stage management, and played to a sold-out audience.
Post-show audience feedback:
"I was blown away by the performance. The themes were rendered brilliantly, the set elevated the storytelling to another level, and the young actors on display were phenomenal."
"I was so impressed by how professional the whole experience was, and absolutely delighted with the work I saw, which was thought provoking and an interesting and well conceptualised take on the play."
"The story of young people trying to deal with a terrible event, was very moving (and at times very funny). The performances, the direction and the design beautifully captured their panic, and its consequences."
