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May 19, 2022
The Northern Rivers Times
ENTERTAINMENT 45
A Property of the Clan LARA LEAHY The Rochdale Theatre in Lismore is putting on a production about youth, involving the youth of Lismore. Through a tale of questions are posed, leaving you with space to consider - equality and the role of masculinity in Australia. Auditions happened but the actors couldn’t be contacted to postpone them. In the true spirit of “The Show Must Go On,” 30 people showed up, and Anouska Gammon, the director was “blown away by the professionalism, the preparation and the commitment the people auditioning displayed.” One young fellow, 13 years old, showed up in his grandfather’s shirt everything else had been washed away, including his script. “It really showed us the
power of this story - the need for it to be told and the need for this type of engagement with people. We blew the cast out from about 9, to 20 performers to include as many of them as we could.” The production is based on a true story that took place in 1989 at a beachside town near Newcastle. A tragedy that highlights
the differences and similarities between then and now, prompting conversation around masculinity, male and female roles and equality. The need and or desire for something new - something better. “Set in an Australian power of the language is relatable. We have just spent a couple of days on set design, and the
time,” says Anouska, “We wanted to show that theatre is a great place for young people to explore alternatives. It can be a place for parents and teenagers to broach awkward, uncomfortable topics for discussions.” As with stories that ending is a poignant one, but we wont spoil it for
you. What the production has to say: ‘A Property of the Clan’ was written by Nick Enright in 1992. Set in regional NSW it is a tragic tale inspired by real events, and examines a culture of boys and girls lost in the gender war of Australian masculinity and the emotional effects that loss has on young people.
This stimulating and powerful piece suits teenagers through to adults and holds a mirror up to society and makes us question our ways. The Rochdale theatre offers a real step back in time, its comfortable and intimate setting ensures a memorable theatre experience. The Directors of Byron Casting Anouska Gammon & Bobbie Field bring a fantastic track record in directing and producing brilliant performances; “The last couple of years have been incredibly tough for our youth, and then Witnessing our cast turn up to rehearsals and through doing what they love, is exactly what they deserve right now. I feel honoured to be facilitating this opportunity for such talented actors” Bobbie Field, Producer.
Directors Q&A screening: Little Tornadoes
FRIDAY MAY 20th, 7pm - The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah
Set in 1971 rural Australia, LITTLE TORNADOES explores family dynamics with an absence of women, and a father’s need to cope with change as he raises two young children alone. Little Tornadoes is a decade long labour of love for director and co-writer Aaron Wilson (Canopy). Shot in fourteen days with the Red One camera on a miniscule budget around the border towns of NSW and Victoria on the Murray in 2009 the region, Wilson and a dedicated team of collaborators have, over the last ten years, created
a unique experience. Small, and quiet Little Tornadoes is a deeply strong emotional pull. Featuring a beautiful narration from Australian novelist Christos stellar cinematography by Stefan Duscio, Little Tornadoes has a tremendous power that creeps up on the viewer. The story is all about loss. They say misery loves
company, but Little Tornadoes is about the kind of pain few feel free to communicate. The time is 1971, and the place is a town small enough so that everyone knows everyone for better or worse. Leo (Mark Leonard Winter) can’t cope. His wife has left him with their two kids, and no excuse in her wake. His Dad (Robert Menzies), a lonely farmer traumatised by war, isn’t much help to himself or anyone. Maria (Silvia Colloca), a newly arrived Italian place of grim beauty and its culture of sullen men, lends a healing spirit to Leo’s world… SATURDAY MAY 20th, 8pm - The Regent Cinema,
Murwillumbah HAT FITZ AND CARA Hat Fitz & Cara’s musical style is a unique combination of folk, roots and gospel blues reminiscent of a time once forgotten. Together they take you on a musical journey with ample, boisterous highs, and longing, bluesy lows. The Regent is excited to present a night of blisteringly brilliant blues and roots with Hat Fitz and Cara. Hat Fitz & Cara’s musical style is a unique combination of folk, roots and gospel blues reminiscent of a time once forgotten. Together they take you on a musical journey with ample, boisterous highs, and longing,
bluesy lows. Hat Fitz is a “veteran” wild man of the blues scene in Australia. He has a record of 18 straight appearances at Byron’s East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, a record that is not likely to ever be broken, and one which bears testimony to his amazing live performances and popularity with festivalgoers. Cara draws on her soul background (she’s toured Europe and the United States with singers such as Jamiroquai and the hugely popular Corinne Bailey-Rae), and although blessed with a sensational voice she was not content to be labeled as ‘just a singer’. She has taken to drumming duties as well tin whistle, sometimes
all at once. From the Australian outback to the Canadian shield, Hat Fitz & Cara put on a show that is guaranteed to energize and invigorate. “Hat Fitz and Cara have the songs, the musical ability, the drive and the self-belief to offer something refreshingly vibrant and new.” Show scheduled to proceed, following previous rescheduled dates of Aug 20th, Nov 19th and Feb 25th. Tickets already booked can be redeemed on this date. Tickets - $35/ $30/ $25 Concession Tickets available at: THE REGENT CINEMA WEBSITE – the-regent.com.au Link: https://the-
