Past the Shallows

A co-production between Australian Theatre for Young People and Archipelago Productions

PAST THE SHALLOWS

Written Julian Larnach
Based on the novel by Favel Parrett

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE WATER

Harry and Miles live with their father, an abalone diver, on the wild and beautiful south coast of Tasmania. With their father largely absent, they look after each other as best they can. Over a school holiday, while Miles works on the boat, Harry begins an unlikely friendship that will upset the delicate balance holding this unpredictable world together.

Adapted by playwright Julian Larnach from Favel Parrett’s award-winning debut novel, Past the Shallows is an ode to brotherhood and a heart-wrenching, lyrical exploration of mortality, family secrets and the capacity for both brutality and tenderness within contemporary masculinity.

Acclaimed director Ben Winspear directs a powerhouse cast of three young actors playing multiple roles in our final production of the year. Let yourself be swept away on the tide of this compelling and deeply poignant story that will stay with you long after the lights come up.

WARNINGS: Themes of alcoholism and family violence, mild coarse language.

        

Season 2024

Season 5 — 17 November

Dates & Times

School Performances
Tue 5 November 10am & 1pm
Wed 6 November 10am & 1pm
Thu 7 November 11am
Fri 8 November 10am [SOLD OUT] & 1pm
Mon 11 November 11am
Tue 12 November 11am
Wed 13 November 10am & 1pm
Thu 14 November 11am [SOLD OUT]
Fri 15 November 10am & 1pm
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General Public Performances
Thu 7 November 7:30pm
Sun 17 November 5pm

Duration

70 minutes (no interval)

Ages

14+

Venue

The Rebel Theatre
Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW 2000, Eora Country

Pricing

Adult $45
Under 30 $35
School shows $28
(one teacher free per 20 students)

Creative Team

WRITER
Julian Larnach

DIRECTOR & DRAMATURG
Ben Winspear

SET DESIGNER
Dallas Winspear (based on the 2022 design by Keerthi Subramanyam)

COSTUME DESIGNER
Keerthi Subramanyam

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jason James

SOUND DESIGNER
Glenn Richards

AV DESIGNER
Nema Adel

STAGE MANAGER
Milly Grindod

TOURING PRODUCTION MANAGER
Harry Dowling

LIGHTING DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Morgan Moroney

VIDEO DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Daniel Herten

PRODUCER
Hayden Tonazzi

PHOTO
Luke Stambouliah

Cast

CAST
Nick Annas, Ryan Hodson & Molly Walker

UNDERSTUDIES
Max Cattana & Bryce Tollard-Williaa

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