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'Yesterday, she was a boat person.
'Today, she is our brightest and most controversial success story.
'Rock Surfers team up with Melbourne stalwarts and Sydney newcomers The Hayloft Project, to bring you an irregular maritime arrival that will not be stopped.
'The Boat People is a black comedy about our desire to decide who comes to this country and the circumstances in which they come. From a leaky boat on the high seas, via Bondi beach, to the most powerful office in the lucky country. Throw your preconceived notions overboard and take refuge on the shores of this world premiere comedy from writer/director Benedict Hardie.
'Life vests not included.' (Production summary)
Production Details
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A co-production from The Hayloft Project & Rock Surfers Theatre Company. Performed at The Bondi Pavillion Theatre 29 May-21 June.
Writer/Director –Benedict Hardie
Co-devised and performed by– Susie Youssef, William Erimya, Emily Rose Brennan and Luke Joseph Ryan.
Dramaturg– Phil Spencer
Set Design– Michael Hankin
Lighting Design– Verity Hampson
Costume Design– Elizabeth Gadsby
Score & Sound Design– Benny Davis
Production Manager– Michelle McKenzie
Devising credit– Holly Austin
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Satire Lacks the Cutting Edge to Be a Triumph
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 6 June 2014; (p. 13)
— Review of The Boat People 2014 single work drama
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Satire Lacks the Cutting Edge to Be a Triumph
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 6 June 2014; (p. 13)
— Review of The Boat People 2014 single work drama
- Bondi, Bondi area, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,
