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Two Mortals single work   drama   - 60 minutes
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Two Mortals
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'With a desire to have conversations about mortality, theatre-makers Mike McEvoy and Rachael Dyson-McGregor went to meet the people who talk and think about it professionally. Those who work in churches, funeral parlours, palliative care, and even life preservation societies (cryonics). Blogs, You Tube videos and an old interview with Michael Jackson made their way into the work. The recorded interviews have been edited and layered into a non-linear, thematic story of sound and voice.

'‘I think the only thing worse than death, is the thought of wasting all your non-dead time obsessing over it’

'Wearing earpieces and performing an audio script, the actors dip in and out of characters whose words, breath, rhythm and vocal tone have been kept in tact.

'The result is a warm, humourous and moving exploration of mortality in many of its guises. Be entertained with stories of holding on, letting go, courage and wonder.' (Source La Mama website)

Production Details

  • Performed at Lamama Theatre, Carlton: 8-13 October 2013

    Devised and performed by Rachael Dyson-McGregor and Mike McEvoy

    Directed by Geoff Pinfield

    Creative Consultants: Dan Giovannoni, Roslyn Oades, Kate Sulan and Chris Wenn

    Sound design by Beatrice Lewis

    Lighting design by Bronwyn Pringle

    Image by Jamie Boys

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Odyssey Through Death's Lands Cameron Woodhead , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 1 March 2014; (p. 52)

— Review of Two Mortals Rachael Dyson-McGregor , Mike McEvoy , 2013 single work drama
In the Midst of Death Kylie Northover , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 5 October 2013; (p. 17)

— Review of Two Mortals Rachael Dyson-McGregor , Mike McEvoy , 2013 single work drama
In the Midst of Death Kylie Northover , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 5 October 2013; (p. 17)

— Review of Two Mortals Rachael Dyson-McGregor , Mike McEvoy , 2013 single work drama
Odyssey Through Death's Lands Cameron Woodhead , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 1 March 2014; (p. 52)

— Review of Two Mortals Rachael Dyson-McGregor , Mike McEvoy , 2013 single work drama
Last amended 5 Oct 2013 13:16:54
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