Academy of Performing Arts presents

The Golden Age

Written by Louis Nowra

Directed By Peter Oyston

One of Nowra's most accomplished plays, this is a passionate, wild and sensitive Australian classic.  This powerful and confronting piece was inspired by a true story from the wilderness of Tasmania and is set during the Second World War. Through the eyes of the backpackers who found them, we see the innocence of a lost group of convicts who have, over three generations, developed their own culture, language, traditions and, through inbreeding, physical deformities.  The authorities are both excited and confused as to what to do with this clan of 'aliens' from the past.

Nowra presents us with a play within a play, a mix of Greek tragedy and modern misfortune and asks us to question our Australian tradition of indifference and ineptitude towards that which is uncomfortable.

Tickets on Sale - to be announced

When: Wednesday 1 October at 8pm
            Thursday 2 October at 8pm
            Friday 3 October at 1pm & 8pm
            Saturday 4 October at 8pm

Ticket prices: Adult $25, Senior $23, Concession, MEAA & Group (6+) $20, Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance $20, Monash Alumni & Staff $20, Group (6+) $20, Students $15, Monash Students $10,   School Group (10+) $12, Additional Teacher $15

Where:
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel Street
Prahran VIC 3181

Melways: Map 2L J10

Trading hours 10am to 5pm
7 Days or 1 Hour prior to performances

Telephone bookings on +61 3 8290 7000 or further information Chapel Off Chapel.