Downstairs at Belvoir [Medea + Food + Old Man]

Title: Downstairs at Belvoir [Medea + Food + Old Man]
Author: Mulvany, Kate et. al.
Price: $39.95

\"Medea\" by Kate Mulvany & Anne-Louise Sarks (after Euripides)

Whats the worst thing a mother could do?

THEMES: Childhood, innocence, motherhood
CHARACTER AGES: 10 - 13 & 30+
LENGTH: 1.5 Hours
CAST SIZE: 3 - 4 Cast Members
TARGET AUDIENCE: Adult

Two young children play games to distract themselves whilst their parents have a very famous showdown. As the dispute escalates the children are drawn away from their games and enter mythology as the most tragic siblings of all time.

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\"Food\" by Steve Rodgers

Knives, like 'em sharp.

THEMES: Family, sex, body image.
CHARACTER AGES: 18+
CAST SIZE: 3 - 4 Cast Members
LENGTH: 2 Hours
TARGET AUDIENCE: Adult

Sisters, Elma and Nancy run a takeaway joint - their days heavy with Chiko Rolls and memories. While they quietly wage war with their past and wrangle with each other about their future, a young traveller arrives and brings with him a charm and sensuality that turns their world around.

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\"Old Man\" by Matthew Whittet

Fathers and sons, love and loss, kindness and Newtown.

THEMES: Family, fatherhood
CHARACTER AGES: 8 - 12, 30s & 60s
LENGTH: 1.5 Hours
CAST SIZE: 5 - 6 Cast Members
TARGET AUDIENCE: Adult

Daniel wakes up. Something is missing. His phone is not working, and the kids toys are not in their usual spot under the television. In fact, his wife and children seem to have disappeared.

Publisher: Playlab Press
Publication date: 01/05/2014
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921390692
Publishing status: AU Dropshipping in stock