Through the development of new ideas and scripts, received from the community, Moira Blumenthal Productions have continued to expand the momentum of Jewish theatre in Sydney by bringing to the stage dramatised readings of new plays in various stages of script and/or production development.
LETTERS FROM A TROUBLED PAST IN 2 ACTS: Torn Apart by War by Vic Alhadeff and Letters of Loss And Refuge will be presented at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 March.
LETTERS FROM A TROUBLED PAST IN 2 ACTS
TORN APART BY WAR by Vic Alhadeff
TORN APART BY WAR is the compelling true story of two people whose lives were turned upside-down by war and misunderstanding. If things had gone according to plan, everything would have been so different. Vic Alhadeff’s father thought his fiancée had been murdered at Auschwitz; she thought he had perished. The drama takes place during World War II against the backdrop of the Greek island of Rhodes.
Vic Alhadeff is a Non-Executive Director of SBS, former Chair of Multicultural NSW; former CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, former editor of the Australian Jewish News; former Chief Sub-Editor of The Cape Times in South Africa and the author of two books on South African history.
Asked about this new work, Alhadeff said: “The play brings to life my father’s heartbreaking human drama. I’ve long been aware of his story and of the far-reaching implications if things had worked out the way they were intended. As a former journalist and author, bringing it to life has been a powerful personal experience and I am grateful for the opportunity.”
LETTERS OF LOSS AND REFUGE
In 2009 Rudolf Schwab’s letters were discovered by his grandson Daniel, in a forgotten trunk in the garage of the family home. From this valuable collection of letters, we are taken on a powerful and poignant journey of insight into Rudolf’s struggles as a refugee, his displacement, loss of family, reconnection with those who survived and his surprising relationship with his German friend, Karl, a war-wounded Nazi.
Both these performances will be followed by two further performances at the Randwick Ritz as part of the Jewish International Film Festival
on Sunday March 20 at 4.30pm & Sunday April 3 at 4.30pm.
Venue: ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour Date/Time: Thu 17 March 7pm; Fri 18 March 11am; Sat 19 March 3pm & 7pm Price: Full $40 /Seniors $35 / Students $20
Book:
https://tickets.monkeybaa.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowDatesCombo.aspx
Visit Moira Blumenthal Productions website for more information
http://www,moirablumenthalproductions.com.au
Sydney Arts Guide has five double passes to give away to the performances on Saturday 19th March at 3pm. Email [email protected] with JEWISH THEATRE PROMOTION in the subject heading. Winners will be advised by email.
Featured image : Moira Blumenthal
