Driving into Walls (2012) is a play written by Suzie Miller and produced by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.

Driving into Walls
Promotional poster
Written bySuzie Miller
CharactersPaige, Darren, John, Emma
Date premiered2012 (2012)
Place premieredAustralia
Original languageEnglish
SubjectTeenage relationships
GenreDrama

Development edit

Miller and director John Sheedy interviewed over 500 Western Australian teens for the play, asking about their day-to-day lives and drawing from that many of the stories of the play.[1][2][3]

Plot edit

The plot of the story focuses on five teenagers and their online and offline relationships.[4] The story does not follow a linear narrative and is more a collection of short stories with a shared message than one complete story.[1]

Performances edit

 
Dress rehearsal, February 2012.

Under the direction of John Sheedy, the show was first performed as part of the 2012 Perth International Arts Festival.[5] It was later performed in the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia in the Underground studio.

Cast and production team edit

 
Thalia Livingstone, Michael Smith and Rikki Bremner
  • Cast:
    • Michael Smith
    • Harrison Elliott
    • Matthew Tupper
    • Rikki Bremner
    • Thalia Livingstone
  • Choreographer: Danielle Micich
  • Production Manager: Jenna Boston
  • Stage Manager: Chris Isaacs
  • Lighting Designer: Matt Marshall
  • Sound Designer: Kingsley Reeve
  • Digital Artist: Sohan Hayes
  • Assistant Digital Artist: Glen Adams
  • Costume Designer: Alicia Clements
  • Vocal Coach: Luzita Fereday

References edit

  1. ^ a b Laurie, Victoria (2012-02-27). "Driving into Walls - ABC Perth - Australian Broadcasting Corporation". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  2. ^ "Theatre Review: Driving into Walls - The West Australian". Au.news.yahoo.com. 2012-02-28. Archived from the original on 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  3. ^ Laurie, Victoria (November 25, 2011). "Creative educating for the future". The Australian. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  4. ^ Laurie, Victoria (March 1, 2012). "Giving voice to the exploited and unleashing the child within". The Australian. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  5. ^ "Driving Into Walls | Barking Gecko Theatre Company". Australianstage.com.au. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-07-31.