Download The Secret River - Adelaide Festival

K
ate Grenville’s 2005 novel The Secret River has challenged Australian readers
to rethink all they were taught about the birth of their nation. Since 2013, Neil
Armfield’s production of Andrew Bovell’s stage adaptation for Sydney Theatre
Company has earned instant standing ovations across the country along with six
Helpmann awards, including Best Play, Best Direction and Best New Australian Work.
Now Adelaide audiences have the opportunity to see it in a brand new light. In
the tradition of Peter Brook’s legendary Conference of the Birds (1980) and The
Mahabharata (1988), the 2017 remount of The Secret River has been thrillingly
reconceived for the stunning natural outdoor amphitheatre setting of the Anstey Hill
quarry.
If you haven’t seen it – you must. If you have, see it again under the stars and let the rock,
the earth, the warm gully winds and the voices of the bush add their solemn magic to
this shattering piece of theatre.
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“The best live theatre you may see this year... Unmissable” Herald Sun
“Not another night at the theatre, but something like a civic ritual that enacts the
true history of where this society comes from” The Sydney Morning Herald
“This great tragedy is told with such heartbreaking eloquence and humanity that
there is no doubt it will become a classic of the Australian theatre” The Australian
Where
Note
Contains strong language
FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
Tailored Festival Hospitality packages are available at any Fast Fine Dines restaurant.
Contact Grace Coy, Event Sales Coordinator on 08 8216 4428 or
[email protected] to discuss your festival experience. Suggested
package:
▶ Pre show canapes or dinner at Glen Ewin Estate
▶ Interval drink voucher
▶ Supper at Propaganda Club back in the CBD
(optional)
From $195pp
(please note that this does not include transport)
Conditions apply. Example of Festival Hospitality only – packages can be tailored to suit your needs and budget.
Image: Hugh Hartshorne
The Quarry, Anstey Hill Recreation Park,
Perseverance Road, Tea Tree Gully
When
Season: Thu 2 Mar–Sun 5 Mar, 7.30pm
Tue 7 Mar–Sun 12 Mar, 7.30pm
Tue 14 Mar–Sun 19 Mar, 7.30pm
Duration 2hrs 50min, including interval
THEATRE / AUSTRALIA
The Secret River
By Kate Grenville
Adapted for the stage by Andrew Bovell
Directed by Neil Armfield
The Anstey Hill Quarry is approximately 25 minutes from the
CBD. Additional costs for parking or transport may apply. There
is a short walk from the carpark, suitable footwear is advisable.
Adverse weather may cause cancellation of some performances.
Please arrive for the performance in good time.
Visit adelaidefestival.com.au for more information
ACCESS
Major Festivals Initiative