The Golden Age by Louis Nowra

The Golden Age by Louis Nowra Directed by Peter Oyston One of Nowra’s most accomplished plays; this is a passionate, wild and sensitive Australian classic. Powerful and confronting, this piece was inspired by a true story from the wilderness of Tasmania and is set during the Second World War. We discover the innocence of a lost group of convicts who have, over three generations, developed their own culture, language and traditions. The authorities are both excited and confused as to what to do with this clan of ‘aliens’ from the past. A compelling irony - while Australia fights Nazi tyranny in Europe, the authorities carry out experiments on this convict family at home; in style and scope similar the outrages of the Nazi regime. Tragically the family is placed in an asylum and forgotten. They are left in isolated misery simply because our society has failed to keep its moral compass. Nowra presents us with a play within a play, a mixture of true Greek tragedy and modern misfortune and asks us to question our Australian tradition of indifference and ineptitude towards that which is uncomfortable. Come on the journey of personal struggle, social limitations and most of all love. When: Wednesday 1 October at 8pm Thursday 2 October at 8pm Friday 3 October at 1pm & 8pm Saturday 4 October at 8pm Ticket prices: Adult $25 Senior $23 Concession $20 MEAA $20 Monash Alumni & Staff $20 Group (6+) $20 Where: Chapel Off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street Prahran VIC 3181 Melways: Map 2L J10 Tram route from the city: No. 72 Closest railway station: Prahran on the Sandringham Line secure under-cover car park is nearby, at the southern end of Little Chapel Street. Parking restrictions are enforced, so please check street signs carefully. Trading hours 10am to 5pm 7 Days or 1 Hour prior to performances bookings on +61 3 8290 7000 or www.chapeloffchapel.com.au