Fruitful Productions Brings CLOSET LAND to Bakehouse Theatre, Now thru Nov 30
Fruitful Productions presents CLOSET LAND, a psychological thriller by Radha Bharadwaj.
Based upon the 1991 film, also titled "Closet Land", the play takes place in an unspecified time, in an unnamed country. The protagonist is an author of children's books, (originally played by Madeleine Stowe) whose latest work has sparked the government's suspicion that it is a subversive allegory for the struggles of the resistance.
We soon find, that "Closet Land", the children's book, is about a child who is locked in a closet by her mother, whereupon the clothes magically come to life and befriend her. She is then interrogated by a mysterious government official (originally played by Alan Rickman). A gripping and suspenseful battle of wits ensues, in which The Interrogator attempts to coerce The Author into signing a confession to sedition.
"I undertook to adapt my screenplay to stage when I started to receive offers from stage groups all over the world, who had seen my film and were moved by it, and who wanted to perform it on stage. The play version has now been performed almost everywhere in the world. On stage, the words have a lyrical force and sway." Radha Bahardwaj
M 15+ - Mature Audiences - Not suitable for children, as it contains some explicit language, violence, sexual references and sexual content.
WHEN:
Preview: Wed 27th November at 8pm
Opening Night: Thursday 28th November at 8pm
Season: Friday 29th, Sat 30th Nov. At 8pm
Matinee: Saturday 30th Nov. at 2pm
(Note: Show runs for ONE WEEK ONLY)
All performances play the Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide. TICKETS: Adults $28; Concession $24; Fringe Benefits $20; Groups (6+) $20; Secondary and Tertiary Students $15; Preview $20. Duration: 90 minutes.
Credits:
Written by: Radha Bharadwaj
Presented by: Fruitful Productions
Directed by: Olivia Jane Parker
Starring: Benjamin Orchard, Mel Rayner
Cinematographer: Daniel Vink
Artist: Heather Mill
Artist: Jan Burns
Sound/photography: Lucie Bauer
Lighting Design: Stephen Dean
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