The Packer (April 22nd - May 10th)
by Dianna Fuemana
After sell out seasons in Edinburgh, New Zealand and Melbourne, this highly acclaimed one-man show finally debuts on the Sydney stage, again featuring the extraordinary performance of Jay Ryan.
Directed by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
With Jay Ryan
Producer Jennifer Campbell
Set and Graphic Designer Roger Wong
Lighting Designer Sean Pardy
Sound Composer Josh Tilsley
Photographer Stu Spence
Produced by Chester Productions
Award-winning New Zealand playwright Dianna Fuemana’s story about Shane, a white trash westie, takes place over a dramatic 24 hours in his suburban West Auckland life, a roller coaster ride with 8 different characters, including his gin-addled Australian mother Joyce, wannabe wigger mate Brad, annoying ex-girlfriend Charlene and the beautiful Niue Island girl, Pina. This night will change Shane forever.
Full of twists and turns, queers and queens, westies and wannabes, this show is theatre at its best. Refreshing, stimulating, captivating, hilarious. A must-see play for 2008.
“An absolute knockout of a show…sharp, frenetic and jaw-achingly funny”
Melbourne Times
“Virtuoso Performance” The List/Edinburgh Festival
