Seymour Centre to Present WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE?, August 4

The powerful, funny and inspiring production, What is the Matter with Mary Jane?, will take place at the Seymour Centre from 4 to 8 August 2015. A one woman show, the production will explore the world of eating disorders telling the poignant personal story of the show's director, Sancia Robinson.

Co-written by Robinson and Wendy Harmer, What is the Matter with Mary Jane? has become a classic play text not only as a fine example of solo drama performance but as a deeply insightful tool for understanding the complex issues surrounding eating disorders.

A searingly honest piece, the show delves into mental illness and exposes the hopelessness felt when trapped within such a disorder. It will have the audience in fits of uncontrollable laughter and the next minute, sitting in compassionate silence.

The immensely talented Gabrielle Savrone will perform the painful reality of Robinson's 12-year rollercoaster ride of eating disorders.

Following the August 5 performance, there will be a Q&A session with Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson and on August 6, a panel discussion will be held with specialists from the University of Sydney and the Charles Perkins Centre discussing the complex issues raised in the play.

WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE

DATES & TIMES:

Season dates: Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th August 2015

• 10.30am - Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri
• 7pm - Wed*, Thurs** Fri & Sat
• 2pm - Sat

* Followed by a Q&A with Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson.

** Followed by a panel discussion with specialists from the University of Sydney and the Charles Perkins Centre. Details below.

DURATION: 60 minutes

TICKETS: Available at www.seymourcentre.com.au or (02) 9351 7940

Adult $25; Student $20

LOCATION: Reginald Theatre, the Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale

Proudly supported by: The University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre.