Poppy Seed Festival

Project: Hysteria by TBC Theatre, Nov 11 - 22 at Trades Hall
Under Creative Producer Fleur Murphy, Director Alister Smith and Assistant Director Ben Adams, TBC Theatre presents -Project: Hysteria'; the umbrella title for the epic, ambitious and inspiring presentation of two of Tennessee Williams one-act plays, -The Pretty Trap' and -Interior: Panic'.  Considered precursors to -The Glass Menagerie' and -A Streetcar Named Desire', Tennessee's one-acts not only give entrancing and curious insight into the seeds of his greatest works, but they offer a beautifully fragmented glimpse into the mind of the man, and artist, that created them. Having stuffed audiences into gaol cells and decrepit gyms, the ensemble based company TBC Theatre is fast becoming known for its unusual staging and dedication to producing bold work.

The Yellow Wave by 15 Minutes from Anywhere, Nov 17 - 29 at The Butterfly Club
A romance of the Asiatic invasion of Australia that brings Major General Kenneth Mackay's 1895 classic of Australian literature to life, this epic saga of love, heroism and sacrifice as Australia is invaded by the Mongol hordes. Featuring a huge cast of characters, exciting set pieces, sinister Russians, multiple accents and just two actors. Directed by Beng Oh, written by Jane Miller, and will feature Keith Brockett and John Marc Desengano.

Gin Sister by Man with a Plan, Nov 25 - Dec 6 at Trades Hall
Chekhov's three sisters are drunk. In a world where there is no God, three women from across the ages create the ultimate theatrical response to women's drinking culture through an eclectic mix tape of song, dance, verbatim, poetic self-reflections and classical text. Under the direction of Matilda Award Nominee Elizabeth Millington; performers Emma Hall, Jean Goodwin and Alice Cavanagh lead you from reality to transcendence to self realisation in this epic tale of the quintessential -good night out'.

The One by Fire Curtain Co.,  Dec 2 - Dec 13 at Fortyfivedownstairs
Vicky Jones' Verity Bargate Award-winning smash hit The One is a darkly hilarious new work about a couple trapped in a destructive cycle of codependent love and lust. Premiering in 2014 to rave reviews at the Soho theatre in London, this 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" for the digital generation is 70 intense minutes of sex, violence, and snack food, which brutally asks: "In the warfare of modern relationships, what are the rules of engagement?" Directed by Tanya Dickson, with text reimagined for Australian audiences by Rachel Perks, and starring Wentworth's Kasia Kaczmarek, Red Stitch ensemble member Ben Prendergast and Elbow Room's Emily Tomlins.