ACTS OF DECEIT (BETWEEN STRANGERS IN A ROOM)
By Gary Abrahams
Based on the novel "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin
Set in Paris during the 1950s Acts of Deceit is a bold reimagining of James Baldwin’s titular novella Giovanni’s Room.
Performed by Jay Bowen, Joanne Trentini, Terry Yeboah, Dion Mills, Zoe Ellerton-Ashley
Written and Directed by Gary Abrahams
Set and Costumes by Kat Chan
Lighting by Katie Sfetkidis
Original Music by Lachlan Tan and Geoff Chan
Stage Manager Lisette Drew
'An unexpectedly sharp production...Abrahams proves an exceptionally keen observer of our subtle frailties.'
Tim Richards,The Age
'Polished, passionate performances from a first class cast and directed with finesse, it adds up to must see theatre: complex, honest and powerful.'
Alison Croggon, The Australian
'Abrahams has hit on exactly what an adaptation should be...trim, direct, constantly impressive'
Andrew Fuhrmann
http://apentimento.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-acts-of-deceit.html
http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/acts-of-deceit-between-strangers-in-a-room-2#.VFCvf1OUcgo
PRESS
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Green Room Award 2010 for Best Director (Independent Theatre)
Green Room Nomination 2010 for Best Adaptation
Green Room Nomination 2010 Best Ensemble
Script available at Australian Plays.
