THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
Adapted from the film by Reiner Werner Fassbinder
Written by Reiner Werner Fassbinder
Directed by Gary Abrahams
Set Design by Romanie Harper
Costumes by Chloe Greaves
Lighting by Katie Sfetkidis
Sound Design by Chris Wenn
Performed by Luisa Hastings Edge, Joanne Trentini, Anna Samson, Nikki Shiels, Uschi Felix, Fantine Banulski
Originally produced at Theatre Works, 2014.
REVIEWS
'Abrahams is perhaps the most underrated theatre director on Melbourne's independent scene. He directs with sensitivity and intelligence, alive to the subtleties of performance. It’s absorbing theatre and will have you chewing over it’s intricacies long afterwards.'
Cameron Woodhead, The Age
'Abrahams directs with aplomb...Hastings Edge is deeply moving, portraying the hopelessness and addiction to love/lust with undeniable skill...Trentini is devastatingly good...a fascinating piece and definitely one to catch.'
Tim Byrne, Australian Arts Review
'Lisa Hastings Edge is masterful...Joanne Trentini comes close to stealing the spotlight...Abrahams direction is both delicate and defiant...surprisingly rich and layered...truly satisfying melodrama.'
Ben Neutze, Crikey
http://sometimesmelbourne.blogspot.com/2014/02/midsumma-bitter-tears-of-petra-van-kant.html
http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/bitter-tears-petra-von-kant
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