Looming the Memory - RETURN SEASON

RETURNING AFTER A SELL-OUT SEASON AT THE BLUE ROOM IN 2006 LOOMING THE MEMORY by Thomas Papathanassiou Winner - Best Actor 2006 WA Equity Guild Awards Winner - Best Production 2007 Blue Room Awards In the cellar of a house in a Greek village, an old woman whispers to herself as she weaves on her loom. In Australia, her grandson tries to understand his life as he unravels the family stories passed down to him. Growing up with memories that don’t make sense, he journeys back to Greece to visit his family. Along the way he uncovers the darkness of his family’s past. What does home mean? And where does he really belong? Thomas Papathanassiou’s solo show is for anyone who has travelled from across the world to make Australia their home, or who have parents who did. Eighteen characters including Greek grandmothers, ghosts, and a chicken are bought to life in an honest, sensitive and often comic 70 minutes. Journey into myth, memory, and identity through powerful story-telling and engaging physical theatre. "a polished, confident performance...real tears, at times, real joy…there’s an obvious pride in his Greek heritage..." The West Australian “This man tells his story so vividly there is a sense of complete involvement, of getting lost in the story…this is an emotional and thought provoking piece I thoroughly recommend, _____ ” theatreguide.com.au SEASON: 7-17 MAY 2008 VENUE The Rechabites’ Hall 224 William Street Northbridge WA 6003 PERFORMANCES 7 May (Wednesday) 6:30pm Preview* 8 May (Thursday) 6:30pm 9 May (Friday) 8:00pm 10 May (Saturday) 2:00pm & 8:00pm 13 & 14 May (Tuesday & Wednesday) 6:30pm 15 May (Thursday) 11:00am & 6:30pm 16 May (Friday) 8:00pm 17 May (Saturday) 2:00pm & 8:00pm TICKETS Full: $23. Concession: $18. Groups (6+): $20. School Groups: $13.50 *All Preview tix $18 @ the door BOOKINGS BOCS Ticketing 9484 1133 Groups (6+) 9321 6831 http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/get_events_info.asp?id=LOOM08 (Booking fees may apply)