Strange Attractor

Overview

Let me set the scene: Pilbara, an isolated construction camp set amidst the seemingly endless sea of ochre-saturated dust of the Australian outback is wracked by a cyclone, one that causes damage and death. The survivors anxiously wait for the arrival of a government representative whose job is to conduct a coronial inquiry.

And so begins Strange Attractor, one of the latest productions to be held at the Brisbane Arts Theatre. Written by Sue Smith (who also penned Bastard Boys and Brides of Christ) and directed by Greg Scurr, is a story about isolation in the expanse of outback Australia, and the interactions of a small group, brought together in the aftermath of a harrowing ordeal.

This production will be running until Saturday 26, so that leaves plenty of time to get to Petrie Terrace to witness a great example of Australian independent theatre.