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In 'Empire' two people sit in a car, arguing about what to do with the body of a woman in a car boot who is unconscious and bleeding, and wrapped in traditional Islamic dress.
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' Empire' is the fourth instalment of the five part Descent series by Theatre in Decay. The series professes to focus on how 'We are becoming prisoners to our fears and loosing our freedom and liberty in the pursuit of security.' http://www.buzzcuts.com.au/cgi-bin/buzzcuts/2004/reviews.cgi?details=31 (Sighted 8/11/04)
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Given a special commendation by Melbourne Fringe (2004).
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Empire was performed by Theatre in Decay,in five cars, parked around the streets of North Melbourne during the 2004 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Each had its own cast and director, with two actors in the front seat and the audience in the back.
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Indie Troupes Play it Their Way
2004
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— Appears in: The Australian , 5 November 2004; (p. 17) This article discusses a new wave of edgy theatre in Australia that reflects the anxieties of our time.
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Indie Troupes Play it Their Way
2004
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Australian , 5 November 2004; (p. 17) This article discusses a new wave of edgy theatre in Australia that reflects the anxieties of our time.
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