BLACKBIRD.

Fifteen years ago Ray and Una had a relationship that ended suddenly. He was 40 and she was 12.

They haven't seen each other since. Now, Ray has moved on with a new life and a fresh start but Una has thought of nothing else and sets out to find him with shattering consequences.

Blackbird is a sensational and shocking play that asks challenging questions about society, morality and love - exploring the limits of language and how the past irrevocably effects the present.

Multi award winning South Australian theatre company Flying Penguin takes on this breathtaking, psychological thriller following critically acclaimed seasons of Translations, The Birthday Party, Assassins and True West.

Regarded as one of contemporary dramas most significant and celebrated new writers, Scottish playwright David Harrower, was inspired by a true story and named Blackbird after the famous Beatles song.

The ***** smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival, Blackbird has become an International phenomenon - having been translated into 12 languages and winning the prestigious 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Director: David Mealor (True West, Assassins)
Set & Costume Designer: Mary Moore (The Memory of Water, Honk If You Are Jesus)
Lighting Designer: Mark Pennington (Mnemonic, The Birthday Party)
Sound Designer: Andrew Howard (Knives in Hens, Attempts on Her Life)
Composer: Quentin Grant (When The Rain Stops Falling, The Firm)

Starring
Terence Crawford (King Lear, The Hypochondriac)
Ksenja Logos (The Real Thing, Architektin)

"A Miracle!"
New York Times

This work is suitable for patrons aged 15 years and above.