Blackbird
by David Harrower
a Rumble Productions / Theatre Conspiracy co-production
March 11 – 29, 2009
at the Vancity Culture lab at The Cultch
"...compelling theatre at its best - here augmented by excellent lead performances." - Globe and Mail
"Blackbird will be recognised as one of the greatest of modern dramas." - Daniel Schlusser, Realtime Magazine
Ray confronts a hidden past when Una arrives suddenly at his office in David Harrower’s explosive play, Blackbird. Guilt and raw emotions turn poisonous as they recollect a passionate but disastrous affair they had 15 years earlier. As tensions rise, we are left to question: where is the line between love and abuse? And can we ever break free from the shackles of the past?
One of the most talked-about plays to come out of London in years, David Harrower’s award-winning play has been featured on many London and New York critics’ top 10 lists.
Winner of three 2007/08 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards:
- Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role, Small Theatre for Russell Roberts
- Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role, Small Theatre for Jennifer Mawhinney
- Outstanding Direction, Small Theatre for Norman Armour
Cast:
Una: Jennifer Mawhinney
Ray: Russell Roberts
Girl: Mikela Vetro
Production Team:
Direction: Norman Armour
Sound design: Candelario Andrade
Costume design: Barbara Clayden
Set design: Barbara Clayden and John Webber
Lighting design: John Webber
Technical Direction: James Foy
Assistant Direction: Camille Gingras
Stage Management: Joanne PB Smith
Assistant Stage Management: Benjamin Cheung
