Rough Magic presents in association with the Australia Council for the Arts a weekend of staged readings of contemporary Australian plays.
TEAR FROM A GLASS EYE
By Matt Cameron
Directed by Darragh McKeon
2 October, 2.30pm
A surreal tale of random fate, a plane crash and the inevitable human debris. Followed by a Q&A with the writer.
SALT
By Peta Murray
Directed by Tom Creed
2 October, 4.30pm
A poetic and delicate comedy about the ties that bind; a delicious partaking of the pearls and pleasures of the table. Followed by a Q&A with the writer.
MYTH, PROPAGANDA AND DISASTER IN NAZI GERMANY AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICA
By Stephen Sewell
Directed by Matthew Torney
3 October, 2.30pm
An Australian academic in the US finds himself dangerously at odds with post 9/11 politics. Followed by a Q&A with the writer.
STAGING DOWN UNDER
3 October, 5pm
Admission Free
The three visiting writers join a panel of experts to answer your questions about contemporary theatre in Australia. Chaired by Vallejo Gantner.