The Turning (play)
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The Turning is a play written by Bill McCluskey, based on The Turning
, a publication of connected short stories by Australian writer Tim Winton
. It spans from 1970–2001 in Western Australia
, covering much of the life of protagonist Vic Lang.
in Western Australia.
Short stories from the publication The Turning
that are adapted directly into scenes are:
, Perth by the Perth Theatre Company
from 22 February – 8 March 2008. It was commissioned for the Perth International Arts Festival and was directed by Steve Jodrell, with set and costume design by Sam Hobbs, lighting design by Joseph Mercurio, composition by Iain Grandage, sound design by Kingsley Reeve, image design by Jon Green, with Mel Cantwell as associate director and Anna Dymitr Hawkes as stage manager.
Original Cast:
The Turning (stories)
The Turning is a collection of short stories by acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton. It was published in April 2005 by Picador. Many of the 17 short stories included interweave in their respective narratives, creating an intriguing and twisting central plot-line that generally centers around...
, a publication of connected short stories by Australian writer Tim Winton
Tim Winton
Timothy John "Tim" Winton , is an Australian novelist and short story writer.-Life:Winton was born in Perth, Western Australia, but moved at a young age to the regional city of Albany....
. It spans from 1970–2001 in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, covering much of the life of protagonist Vic Lang.
Synopsis
In the 1970s, drug trafficking in the town of Angelus leads to the presence of Demons - corrupt police officers. The darkness underneath Angelus has a profound impact on the increasingly paranoid Vic Lang, son of honest police officer Bob Lang, and 'Slack' Jackie Martin, girlfriend of drugrunner 'Boner' McPharlin. The story of the Lang family and Jackie is extended into 2000, where the shadow that haunts Vic begins to have an impact upon his marriage to Gail.Adaptation
The town of Angelus is an allusion to the town of AlbanyAlbany, Western Australia
Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, some 418 km SE of Perth, the state capital. As of 2009, Albany's population was estimated at 33,600, making it the 6th-largest city in the state....
in Western Australia.
Short stories from the publication The Turning
The Turning (stories)
The Turning is a collection of short stories by acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton. It was published in April 2005 by Picador. Many of the 17 short stories included interweave in their respective narratives, creating an intriguing and twisting central plot-line that generally centers around...
that are adapted directly into scenes are:
- Act 1 Scene 2 - Abbreviation
- Act 1 Scene 3 - Damaged Goods
- Act 1 Scene 4 - Boner McPharlin's Moll
- Act 1 Scene 7 - Immunity
- Act 2 Scene 7 - The Turning
- Act 3 Scene 2 - On Her Knees
- Act 3 Scene 5 - Reunion
- Act 3 Scene 6 - Commission
Productions
The show was first staged at the Playhouse TheatreThe Playhouse Theatre (Perth)
The Playhouse Theatre in central Perth, Western Australia was purpose-built for live theatre in the 1950s and remained one of the city's principle venues for performing arts for over half a century until replaced by the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia in January 2011.-History:The theatre...
, Perth by the Perth Theatre Company
Perth Theatre Company
Perth Theatre Company is a live theatre company in Perth, Western Australia. Its vision is "To lead Western Australian theatre in the creation of new, energetic and adventurous theatre that challenges and excites audiences and creates new opportunities for WA artists."-History:Perth Theatre...
from 22 February – 8 March 2008. It was commissioned for the Perth International Arts Festival and was directed by Steve Jodrell, with set and costume design by Sam Hobbs, lighting design by Joseph Mercurio, composition by Iain Grandage, sound design by Kingsley Reeve, image design by Jon Green, with Mel Cantwell as associate director and Anna Dymitr Hawkes as stage manager.
Original Cast:
- Reg CribbReg Cribb-Background:Reg Cribb graduated from NIDA in 1990 and his first play, Night of the Sea Monkey, was performed in 1999.-Plays:Reg Cribb's plays include The Return , Last Cab to Darwin, Gulpilil, Chatroom, Ruby's Last Dollar, an adaptation of Uncle Vanya, Unaustralia, Mt Ragged, Night of the Sea...
- Ernie Lang / Drug Squad Detective / Motel Manager - Michelle Fornasier - Cleo Lang / Nurse / Daisy
- Caroline McKenzieCaroline McKenzie-Television:Her television work includes Ship to Shore, The Shark Net and The Sleepover Club.-Theatre:Her theatre work includes:*The 20's and All That Jazz, The Cherry Orchard, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fen and Safety in Numbers for Hole in the Wall Theatre Company.*Godspell, Chicago, The Jack the...
- 'Nan' Lang - Samantha Murray - Carol Lang / Jemma
- Nick Simpson-DeeksNick Simpson-DeeksNick Simpson-Deeks is a NIDA-trained Australian actor of stage and screen.-Film and television:Nick has appeared as Archie McMahon in both seasons of SBS's The Circuit...
- Vic Lang - Steve Turner - Bob Lang
- Alison van Reeken - Gail Lang / 'Slack' Jackie Martin
- Jai Courtney - 'Boner' McPharlin / Ken Kenneally / Fenn
- Pia Prendiville - 'Strawberry' Alison / Kathy / Melanie / Neve / Kalgoorlie Prostitute