Dust

Overview

Although the use of asbestos was banned in 1967, its side-effects have reared their ugly head within Australian families for years. Dust is a play that sheds light on the heartache and repercussions that surround asbestos in all of their forms. Written by Donna Jackson, this captivating roving theatre performance will take the audience on a rollercoaster as it explores the ripple effect caused by this material.

Dust was inspired by those who have battled James Hardie Industries and won compensation. It puts on stage the treasured Aussie value of giving the underdog a fair go. The performance exists within an average Australian household and portrays just how close this dangerous substance was to the day-to-day lives of typical Australians. The story flitters between the home, legal context and the media to present a well-rounded representation of the issue.

Featuring a rock n’ roll soundtrack and a choir of 50, Dust is a fascinating production that will ring true with many viewers and is not to be missed.