I highly recommend you go and see a play called Man Friday. It's a small
production - only 2 actors (Adam McConvell and Phil Roberts who do a superb
job) and a very minimal set, but it's excellent. Written by Adrian Mitchell
in the 60's in Britain, it was in response to the rising tide of racism and
Nationalism experienced in his country at that time. It is the classic
Robinson Crusoe story told from the native "Man Friday" perspective. This
production is directed by Victor Bizzotto.
Proceeds have been going to the Fitzroy Stars Gym and the Victorian
Aboriginal Health Service, but attendances have been down, with several
shows cancelled due to lack of interest. The play is still on every night
this week, including Saturday, at the Storeroom Theatre upstairs at the
Park View Hotel, cnr St Georges Rd and Scotchmer St, Nth Fitzroy (enter
from the rear of the pub at the drive-through bottle shop). All shows are
at 8.30pm. Tickets are a mere $15 waged/$10 unwaged. Bookings can be made
by calling 9481 8496.
I urge you all to go and see this wonderful play about racism, religion,
love and life. It's truly amazing what can be conveyed using a few props,
music, lighting and 2 people. Not to be missed.
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