LAKE DISAPPOINTMENT
BY MATTHEW WHITTET
DIRECTED BY
SUSANNAH THOMPSON
FEATURING JOEL SAMMELS
FRINGEWORLD 2019
See-Saw Magazine
'Hyper-aware of his physical appearance, fixated on his minor achievements, and desperately waiting for his celebrity lookalike to arrive on set, the Double’s undoing is disquieting and inevitable as his grip on reality starts to slip.......Sammels gives an impassioned performance'....
From The Turnstiles – David Zampatti
The script, by Lachlan Philpott and Luke Mullins, about the vanity and abandonment of a film star’s body double (Joel Sammels) is smart and well-constructed.......Sammels has all the right moves.
Seventeen
By Matthew Whittet
Directed by Susannah Thompson
SEVENTEEN
Jess's Mum is a boozer. Emilia is her best friend. But who betrays who on their last night as high school kids? Mike is the leader and Tom wants more muscles. Lizzy's a pain and Ronny's a loser. Everyone knows that. Even Ronny.
A darkly funny tale that explores what kids do with big problems when they come and smack them in the face. A night high on beer, emotions, reminiscence and confessions.
Actors over 60 play teens; one unseen generation exploring what it means to be another.
Written by Matthew Whittet
Directed by Susannah Thompson
Sneaking to the park with your mates. Dragging on a ciggy, sucking on a can. Planning for the future. Or not.
High School is over. One last night of confessions, dares and tagging as a group of high school friends meet for what they fear is the last time.
'...A very crisp presentation. Some wonderful performers having fun with a thoughtful and clever script.'
Stage Whispers
The Seven Needs
By The 7-On Group
I recommend this smorgasbord of seven mini-plays – 'a tasting plate of Australian voices and craftsmanship'
Weekend Notes
Lis Hoffmann, in the standout performance of the evening.... gave more depth and development to…character.. than you could reasonably expect….
...The ending of 'Shelter' was a complete surprise....
The West Australian – 7 Needs
Irma Woods in 'Hunger' by Vaness Bates, directed by Emily Mclean.
Andrea Gibbs (left), and Libby Stone in 'Shelter' by Hillary Bell, directed by Susannah Thompson.
10,000 Beers
By Alex Broun
Directed by Susannah Thompson
What happens when you don't bloody win?
NOMINATED FOR:
ARTRAGE THEATRE AWARD
WEST AUSTALIAN ARTS EDITOR AWARD
FROM THE TURNSTILES THEATRE AWARD
FOUR STARS
'It would be hard to make it more insightful, satisfying and entertaining..'
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
If you only see one performance this Fringe Festival, make it '10,000 Beers'.
COLOSOUL MAGAZINE
This laugh- out -loud,
jaw-dropping comedy holds nothing back.
COLOSOUL MAGAZINE
Alex Broun’s ferocious and darkly funny tale takes us on a blurry weekend in the company of extreme males… with extreme drinking and extreme consequences.
100 beers, per man, per day is the challenge set by team captain Doug on the annual end-of-season trip to Perth for their amateur footy team. But there’s more going on with the boys than meets the eye. Can Doug really keep them under control?
Not just for sports fans, this action-filled AWGIE-nominated dark comedy explores masculinity, mateship, loyalty – and betrayal. Presented by Turquoise Theatre, director and dramaturge Susannah Thompson marks her return to Perth asking the question: what happens when you don’t bloody win?
