Dreamers – fortyfivedownstairs

Overview

Writer Daniel Keene and director Ariette Taylor are joining forces after nearly a decade apart for the Australian premiere of their production Dreamers. Having previously collaborated on more than 47 productions with the Keene Taylor Theatre Project from 1997-2002, this duo are nothing if not experienced. Quite rightly, this latest work will see them tackling the big issues: isolation, prejudice and intolerance.

Lead character Anne who is in her 60s has begun a relationship with a much younger man who has recently moved to Australia. He is trying to establish himself in a new country, and the struggle against exclusion appears to be one battle after another. With issues that are both timeless and more pertinent than ever, this will be a memorable work — one that is especially relevant for those in need of a place or person to call their own.

Interestingly, the cast of eight includes four original members of the Keene Taylor theatre company, such as Helen Morse, Paul English, Marco Chiappi and Jonathan Taylor. This work has been a long time coming. Get in quick before their hardcore fans book out the whole theatre.

Photo: Jeff Busby.