The perfect blend of dark comedy and moving poignancy about pertinent and still sadly relevant issues that we feel deserve attention, Fourth Wall Theatre Company presents a double-bill production of Slut by Patricia Cornelius and What is the Matter with Mary Jane? by Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson at St. Martins Theatre this May.
Slut:
In light of recent events you would be excused for thinking Slut by Patricia Cornelius is a recently penned work. Highlighting the way women are perceived and mistreated in society, particularly around the issues of early sexualisation, objectification, peer pressure and domestic violence this play is sadly as relevant today as it was when written in 2007. An ensemble of 5 women deliver a highly charged and evocative rendition of this story inspired by true events. This is a reprisal of the sharply choregraphed production that won 15 awards on the 2018 Victorian OAP Festival circuit.
What is the Matter with Mary Jane?
What is the Matter with Mary Jane? by Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson is based on the true story of Sancia’s journey through anorexia and bulimia. Originally written as a one woman show, an ensemble of 3 women and 1 man give a voice to this mental illness that affects over 1 million Australians. Together they propel us through deception, misery, treatment and triumph. Peppered throughout with Harmer’s dry wit this is ultimately a story of hope and recovery.
Director: Natasha Boyd Featuring: (Slut) Casey Bohan, Jen Bush, Malaynee Hayden, Julia Lambert, Reschelle O’Connor; (What is the Matter with Mary Jane?) Jen Bush, Samuel Howard, Heidi Lupprian, Bella Perversi Lighting Designer & Operator: Michael Rowe Sound Designers: Natasha Boyd & Chris Collins Sound Operator: Chris Collins Set & Costume Designer: Natasha Boyd Producer: Susie Sparkes
Slut | What is the Matter with Mary Jane?
St. Martins Theatre, 44 St. Martins Lane, South Yarra
Season: 6 – 15 May 2021
Information and Bookings: www.fourthwalltheatrecompany.com.au
Image: Slut – courtesy of Fourth Wall Theatre Company