Counting and Cracking
ABOUT THE SHOW
A Belvoir St Theatre and Kurinji Co-Production
By S. Shakthidharan with Eamon Flack
Directed by Eamon Flack with S.Shakthidharan
Ten years in the making, winner of 14 major awards and voted by over 100 theatre professionals as the Best Australian Play of the 21st Century (Arts Hub), this internationally acclaimed production by S. Shakthidharan with Eamon Flack comes to Brisbane Powerhouse.
On the banks of the Georges River, Radha and her son Siddhartha release the ashes of Radha’s mother – their final connection to Sri Lanka, and to a past they’ve spent years trying to leave behind. Finally, they feel free to simply be Australian. Then the phone rings, and the past comes spinning back to life.
Spanning four generations and fifty years – from 1956 to 2004 – Counting and Cracking is an unforgettable epic of migration, memory and political upheaval, told through nineteen performers from six countries.
Vast in scope, highly theatrical, but profoundly intimate – this is the story of a family trying to work out what they owe the past and what they’re allowed to leave behind.
Brisbane Powerhouse brings this landmark work to Queensland for the first time as part of a debut partnership with Queensland Theatre Company. This is the last time audiences will have to see this extraordinary play in its final Australian outing before this once-in-a-generation production transfers internationally.
This project is supported by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC.
The performance on Friday 04 June, 6:30pm will be Auslan Interpreted, and the performance on Saturday 05 June, 12:00pm will be Audio Described.
You can purchase a ticket for either performance online using the booking links below, or by contacting our friendly Box Office staff via phone, email or in person.
Auslan Interpreted performance: BOOK HERE
Audio Described performance: BOOK HERE
Audio description is provided via headset, which can be collected from the Box Office. If you are purchasing tickets online, we recommend selecting seats in the centre of the seating bank.
A pre-show Tactile Tour will be available prior to the Audio Described performance. Details will be advised closer to the date, including a recommended arrival time.
Contact details and opening hours:
Phone: +61 7 3358 8600
Email: [email protected]
Box Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM (excluding Public Holidays), and 60 mins prior to any ticketed performance.
We encourage school bookings for the performance on Wednesday 02 June, 11:00am. One complimentary teacher ticket is available per 10 students.
To help secure your booking, please register your interest below and a member of our team will be in touch.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Co-Writer & Co-Director S. Shakthidharan
Co-Writer & Co-Director Eamon Flack
Choreographer, Costume & Cultural Advisor Anandavalli
Set & Costume Designer Dale Ferguson
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Composer & Sound Designer Stefan Gregory
Co-commissioned by Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival and Belvoir St Theatre. Originally Co-produced with Co-Curious and developed with the support of CuriousWorks and the philanthropic support of the Gamechangers.
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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
VENUE
TICKETS
Please note that tickets will be sent closer to the event date. If you have not received them two days prior to your booked show, please contact Box Office on (07) 3358 8600 or [email protected].
DURATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for all ages
All children are permitted but must hold a valid ticket
Contains Adult Themes, Haze, Mild Language, Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Use, Reference to Violence in the context of War, Discrimination and Migrant Experiences.
ACCESSIBILITY
AUSLAN Performance – 04 JUN, 6:30PM
Audio Described Performance – 05 JUN, 12PM
Accessiblity Information at Brisbane Powerhouse
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Co-Writer & Co-Director S. Shakthidharan
Co-Writer & Co-Director Eamon Flack
Choreographer, Costume & Cultural Advisor Anandavalli
Set & Costume Designer Dale Ferguson
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Composer & Sound Designer Stefan Gregory
Co-commissioned by Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival and Belvoir St Theatre. Originally Co-produced with Co-Curious and developed with the support of CuriousWorks and the philanthropic support of the Gamechangers.
