A Hoax

Overview

When an author publishes their memoirs it is reasonable to assume that the contents of the book, being based on that person’s life experiences, are factual; right? Not necessarily, it would seem. Remember that particularly infamous scandal when a book that had been chosen by Oprah’s Book Club was examined under a microscope and had its inconsistencies revealed? That’s one of a few literary hoaxes that have emerged recently. Rick Viede’s A Hoax was inspired by these so dubbed “misery memoirs”.

The play focuses on Currah, a young indigenous girl with a horrific past. When social worker Ant discovers Currah, he’s certain he has found the way to make a difference. When literary agent extraordinaire Ronnie Lowe discovers Currah, she’s certain she’s found marketing gold. Now Currah’s got the world at her feet, an army of fans and isn’t returning any of Ant’s calls. Finding himself flung aside, Ant will do anything to be part of the spotlight.

Presented by La Boite Theatre, co-produced with Sydney’s Griffin Theatre, and directed by Lee Lewis, A Hoax is a vicious satire on the politics of identity, modern celebrity and the peddling of abuse culture.

Don’t miss the Brisbane premier of this Griffin Award-winning play.