Of The Causes Of Wonderful Things

Overview

At some points confronting, yet almost always awe-inspiring, Of the Causes of Wonderful Things is a theatre piece with a premise and execution like no other. While theater has the ability to make us cry, ponder and reavluate our lives, this play by first-time-writer Tayla Rubin will provoke and tease all three of the afore mentioned whilst examining the redemptive power of confronting darkness.

The plot alone of Rubin's self written and performed show is evidence enough this isn't a light, feel good romp. The story follows the disappearance of Esther Drewery's five nieces and nephews and her search to find them which leads her underground. Literally. Through one woman alone on stage, five missing children's characters are explored along with the very essence of classic noir tied with far deeper, disturbing themes. Though the audience's emotions and heartstrings will be toyed with in this production, a certain beauty also emerges from the weaves of darkness that emanate from this performance.

This thought-provoking piece of theatre is running for four days only at the Brisbane Powerhouse – check it out and you might find yourself appreciating your own human condition.