DUST
Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Festival inSPACE Award 2025 is back after a SOLD-OUT season.
Nominated for Best Actor - Adelaide Critics Circle.
"DUST is not just a play it is a visceral, evocative experience that pays homage to the working-class struggle with a depth that few productions ever achieve." MINDSHARE ★★★★★
England. 2020. Pinderfields. Lockdown. 2:20AM.
A man fights for each breath, determined to make it home. In his isolated, morphine-fuelled delirium, we witness a frail man reliving his fragmented past: a boxer, a soldier, a boilermaker, a miner—dancing with Lady Luck as he battles to win.
Dust is dedicated to the servicemen who fought for their country, the seven men who tragically lost their lives in the 1973 Lofthouse Colliery disaster, and to every miner who lived their life in darkness so we could live in the light.
We invite you to arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before the performance to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere at THE MILL. Once the show has commenced, a lockout will apply to preserve the experience for both the performers and audience.
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Presented by: Charlaina Thompson - YELLOW BRICK THEATRE
Charlaina Thompson is an award-winning Australian playwright, director, and producer, and the driving force behind Yellow Brick Theatre Company. Her debut adult play DUST premiered at Adelaide Fringe 2025 to critical acclaim, winning the inSPACE Award for Best Original Work, and is set to tour regionally and nationally before its international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026. Known for bold, heartfelt theatre that champions resilience, working-class stories, and intergenerational connection, Charlaina is one of South Australia’s most exciting new voices. Alongside her main stage work, she continues to write original and innovative youth theatre plays, inspiring the next generation of theatre makers around the world.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
The Breakout at The Mill
The Mill Adelaide, 154 Angas St, Adelaide, Kaurna
Entrance to The Mill during Adelaide Fringe is via our Angas Street galleries.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
