Australian Theatre for Young People and Sydney Writers’ Festival present

BOOKENDS

BY JO TURNER
ADAPTED FROM THE NOVELS BY
DEBORAH ABELA
TERRY DENTON
MICHAEL GERARD BAUER
JC BURKE

Piloted in 2007, this successful collaboration creates short performances inspired by the latest novels for young people which will be adapted and directed by Sydney director and actor, Jo Turner and, performed by a cast of ATYP members aged 13 -19.

The novels which were be adapted are; Max Remy Super Spy The French Connection by Deborah Abela, Wombat & Fox Tales of the City by Terry Denton, Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs by Michael Gerard Bauer and Starfish Sisters by J.C. Burke. This is a great opportunity to see a snapshot of each book that will hopefully make the audience want to read the book as well as enjoy a great night out at the theatre!  

“These great teenage novels are exciting, irreverent, moving, funny and also deal with serious issues but most importantly they don’t treat their readers like kids. This makes them brilliant for adapting to the stage for youth audiences.” says director Jo Turner.

PLAYWRIGHT
Deborah Abela
Terry Denton
Michael Gerard Bauer
JC Burke

DIRECTOR
Jo Turner

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Alex Walker

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Glen Dulihanty

IMAGE
Heidrun Löhr

WITH
Natasha Bassett
Jemwel Danao
Bendeguz Devenyi-Botos
Anastasia Dounas
Sarah Elsmore
Laura Hopkinson
Claudia Osborne
Patrick Richards
Nick Roberts
Barton Ware