Stories Like These and Tamarama Rock Surfers present
The Carnivores
by Ian Wilding
24 September – 18 October 2008
It’s a hungry world where more is never enough
Brothers Thom and Gramme are small players in the ethical murkiness of global capitalism, both up-market and black-market. As they grapple with family loyalty, rapacious multinationals, sexual opportunism and drug deals, they must also confront a wider world in the grip of political turmoil.
The Carnivores is an urban black comedy that peels back the surface of contemporary life to consider what humanity really means.
Winner of the 2005 Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting
Adam McGurk
Rebecca Scott
Nelly Shipley
Ben Simpson
Johann Walraven
Director Luke Rogers
Producer Peter Gahan
Set Design Tom Bannerman
Lighting Design Miles Thomas
Sound Design Stephen Conn
“A wonderfully colourful black comedy… The play looks at materialism, compassion and relationships in a time of political turmoil… It’s raw, so very real and gives an uncanny representation of people we all encounter at some time or another in our lives….A great drama to be viewed and thoroughly enjoyed” – Arts Hub
“Very robust and resilient performances across the board. Very well-directed… A compelling script… The Carnivores is a skilful dissection & investigation of the human condition and the relentless quest which defines it… You’ll be well-satisfied and well-nourished; still an experience all too-rare in Sydney theatre… Even diehard economic rationalists could be brought to their knees by this cut-throat, open-heart surgery on global capitalism and market forces.” – Australian Stage Online
24 September – 18 October 2008
VENUE
The Old Fitzroy Theatre
Cnr Cathedral and Dowling Sts Woolloomooloo
This production of The Carnivores was originally produced at New Theatre as part of their 2008 New Directions Season.