In 2008, four internationally regarded playwrights spent a week in four widely separated Tasmanian towns, drawing on those communities and their people for inspiration for new stories.
The result of these community immersions is Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea – an eclectic offering of keenly observed perspectives on the Tasmanian experience.
Linked by journeys across beautiful landscapes and between emotional states, Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea is warm, funny, poignant and provocative theatre.
These four short plays are unique and at the same time universal stories, reminding us how our own sense of place can connect us to those miles away.
Come on the journey.
Read about this production in the TTC’s 2010 digital Subscription Brochure (click the PDF icon to launch the flash-enabled brochure reader)
LAUNCESTON
Earl Arts Centre, Earl Street, Launceston
August 25-28
Wed, Thurs & Fri at 8.00 pm, sat at 2.00 & 8.00 pm
HOBART
Theatre Royal Backspace, Sackville Street, Hobart
September 2 – 25
For full session times, explore the events calendar here or read the 2010 Subscription brochure here
DURATION: Approx 2.5hrs (including intervals)
PATRON ADVICE: Contains some adult themes and occasional strong language
Tasmania Performs Regional Tour: August 3 – 21
Visit the Tasmania Performs website for more details or
Click to download and read the 2010 Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea tour brochure.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Tickets for Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea can be included in a 2010 Subscription, available now. Click here for further details.
LAUNCESTON Tickets now available via the Princess Theatre Box Office. Phone 03 6323 3666 or book online today at www.theatrenorth.com.au
HOBART Available now via the Theatre Royal Box Office. Click here to purchase tickets online, or phone (03) 62 33 22 99
WRITERS: Adam Grossetti, Finegan Kruckemeyer, Debra Oswald, Sue Smith
DIRECTOR: Robert Jarman
CAST: Scott Farrow, Jemma Gates, Guy Hooper, Joan Murray
DESIGNER: Robert Jarman
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Andrew “Ghost” MacDonald
SOUND DESIGNER: Craig M Wood
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jill Munro
STAGE MANAGER: Mattie Swanson
Sex Death and a Cup of Tea has been developed with the assistance of the Cascade New Commissions Program. These plays were co-commission by the Australian Script Centre and the Tasmanian Theatre Company to commemorate the Australian Script Centre’s 30th anniversary. They were originally read and published under the title Two Pairs of Shorts. Thanks to the communities of King Island, Miena, Swansea and Zeehan.
