Safety Nets
Enigmatic! Entertaining! Ruby Tuesday draws you into her stories and home in an old theatre squat, taking you on a poetical, political, musical ride to the other edge of town. It’s about luck, life on the precipice and the nets that fail - a two hander about the life of one incredible woman. Written by Sarah Butler, developed for performance and co-directed with Jillian O’Dowd; Sarah’s background in dance brings a strong sense of movement to this work; Jillian’s original songs and voice offer a unique live soundtrack to Ruby’s compelling journey. Adelaide’s historic Bakehouse Theatre is the perfect location for this timely new play from NSW about displacement and the human heart. "Poverty is not a lack of character, it's a lack of cash".(R Bregman)
Presented by: The ARTSLAB Kangaroo Valley
The ARTS LAB, an initiative of Shark Island Kangaroo Valley, is a not-for-profit boutique arts program in regional NSW that presents new films, music, theatre, and conversations, with an emphasis on engagement with audience and community. Its home is in the community owned Upper River Hall. The creative development of this work was supported by The ARTSLAB and Shark Island Kangaroo Valley. Sarah Butler is the founding Artistic Director.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
This work is brave, experimental and blisteringly involving. - Maria Vouis, Weekend Notes
Haunting, stirring and unmissable, this powerful new production will leave you truly comprehending there is no place like home. - Craig Cook, The Advertiser
These women’s unique partnership makes Safety Nets such an engaging experience. The range and depth of each actor is mesmerising. - Megan Koch, ArtsHub