Theatre
Famous Last Words makes its first foray into Theatre of the Absurd with this contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet’s The Maids, a play that cracks open social class with deadly consequences.
Theatre
The irreplaceable beauty of live theatre is highlighted in this refreshing new take on British playwright Sarah Kane’s heart-wrenching exploration of mental illness and the yearning for human connection.
Independent emerging theatre-makers are a vital part of South Australia’s arts scene, but with recent venue closures, little infrastructure and limited funding support, most are forced to rely largely on their own passion, commitment and innovation as they defy the odds to continue to produce bold new work.
At a time when far-right extremism is becoming more visible, Famous Last Words’ new play humanises a story behind it. Proud is brilliantly executed and deeply unsettling.
Adelaide theatre company Famous Last Words skilfully demonstrates how a 19th-century play with themes of class, inequality and desire can make its way into modern Australian life.
