GROUNDED Begins Next Month at Reginald Theatre

The Seymour Centre will open the 2015 Reginald Season with Red Stitch's critically acclaimed production of Grounded by George Brant at The Reginald Theatre from 1 to 16 May.

Presented by Australia's leading Ensemble theatre company Red Stitch, Grounded is the gripping story of a female fighter pilot striving to reconcile the tensions of an internal war and external battle. Directed by Kirsten von Bibra, the striking and intense production was recently nominated for five Green Room awards, including best actress for Kate Cole (Sweet Charity).

The pilot's days as a top gun are interrupted when she falls pregnant. Upon return to active duty, she is unexpectedly reassigned to operating remote-controlled drones from an air-conditioned trailer in Nevada. As pressures mount to pursue a high profile target, the conflicting realities of disempowered warrior and mother become increasingly hard to confront.

Written by contemporary US playwright, Grounded is exquisitely served by Matt Adey's set and lighting design and Elizabeth Drake's composition.

In an exciting collaboration with the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre, the Seymour Centre will host a panel discussion on Tuesday 12 May immediately following the show with leading experts exploring the themes of Grounded and, in particular, discussing the impact of technology on modern warfare.

For more information and bookings, visit www.seymourcentre.com or phone the Seymour Centre Box Office on 02 9351 7940.