An intimate and deeply moving love story that explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, Koorliny Arts Centre presents In Other Words by Matthew Seager for a limited season this May.
They call it “the incident” now, a moment that has taken on a life of its own over time. Arthur still insists it was all part of his grand romantic plan. Jane is not so convinced. As with many long relationships, the truth sits somewhere in between.
In Other Words invites audiences to the very beginning of Arthur and Jane’s story. It explores how they met, fell in love, and built a life together. Woven together with the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, this heartfelt and often humorous play captures the small, familiar moments that shape a shared life.
As the years pass, their journey takes an unexpected turn with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. With warmth, sensitivity and gentle humour, the play explores the realities of memory loss and the powerful role music can play in reconnecting us to our past.
Directed by Geoffrey Leeder and featuring Grant Malcolm as Arthur and Natalie Burbage as Jane, In Other Words is a moving reminder of the strength of love, even in the face of life’s most difficult challenges.
In Other Words
Koorliny Arts Centre, 10 Hutchins Way, Kwinana (Western Australia)
Season: 15 – 23 May 2026
Information and Bookings: www.koorliny.com.au
Image: Natalie Burbage and Grant Malcolm star in In Other Words (supplied)