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Jo Turner Jo Turner i(A115690 works by)
Born: Established: ca. 1970 ;
Gender: Male
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1 Ruby's Wish Holly Austin , Adriano Cappelletta , Jo Turner , 2016 single work drama

'I’s back! The beguiling story of Ruby, a little girl who may not believe in fairytales but who certainly believes in wishes. Confined to a hospital bed for much of her childhood, little Ruby has had to grow up far too fast, and confront too much. But when she is visited by Dot, a tongue-tied clown doctor, she finds a way to use her greatest asset: her imagination.

'With exquisite puppetry, in a tale forged of fantasy and reality, Ruby’s Wish is a pocket-sized bundle of charm for all ages. As we watch the two misfits – ailing child and awkward clown – create their fantasy world of mop monsters, bed caves and imaginary paper friends, we are drawn into Ruby’s bittersweet life – and come to see that imagination can make almost anything come true.

'After a rapturously received outing in 2014, we’re very pleased to bring MAKEbeLIVE’s puppets, magic, beatboxing and exquisite performances back for another season. If you missed it last time, well, here is your second chance.' (Production summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Prison Songs - The Musical Shellie Morris , Casey Bennetto , Jo Turner (director), 2015 2015 8854917 2015 single work musical theatre

This musical is based on the documentary Prison Songs about the lives of 'Berrimah Hilton' inmates.
1 y separately published work icon In a Heart Beat Jo Turner , Fortitude Valley : Playlab , 2014 11975071 2014 single work drama

'In a Heart Beat follows the story of Jamie, a frustrated teenager with big ideas to leave his school and family all behind at the very first chance he gets. An outsider in his town, Jamie is suddenly hurtled into a journey beyond his known paramaters.

'In a Heart Beat was created by STC Artists in Residence, playwright Jo Turner and director Susanna Dowling, following consultations and a range of workshops with community and school groups in the Armidale region.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs Jo Turner , 2011 single work drama children's young adult 'There’s no easy way to put this, so I’ll say it straight out. I’m fourteen years old and I have Ishmael Leseur’s Syndrome. There is no cure. – Ishmael Leseur Pull your pants up, get your glasses on and prepare for the harrowing exploits of our anti-hero. If you stood on stage in front of 10,000 people and threw an egg into the crowd, there is a 97% chance it would hit Ishmael Leseur. Ishmael is a 14-year-old dweeb whose assortment of friends is as popular as trigonometry. Fortunately he does have one endearing characteristic. He’s hilarious! Sometimes deliberately, but usually not…' Source: ww.riversideparramatta.com.au/ (Sighted 11/05/2011).
1 2 Mademoiselle Fifi Jo Turner , 2009 single work drama
1 1 Don't Stare Too Much Jo Turner , 2009 single work drama humour
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