FACE TO FACE
by Emily Wells
A Playlab Theatre production, presented in partnership with Metro Arts
Are you seriously going to sass me in my own apartment?
Moxie, passion, drive; whatever you want to call it, Leila’s got it and it compelled her hundreds of kilometres from the remote country town she grew up in to the big city. It’s been a hard six years, but she’s so close to the success she craves, so close to her dreams of representing her community, so close to being an inspiration to the other girls back home just like her.
However, one girl just like her, her niece Maddie, has just shown up on her doorstep in the middle of the night, disillusioned and far away from the same community that Leila left behind, and she’s about to make her understand just how far she’s strayed from home.
Face to Face is an intimate drama about two women navigating the complex effects of disconnecting from Country, and criticism from your community, your family, and above all, yourself.
This is one of three plays in Playlab Theatre’s 2022 season, presented in partnership with Metro Arts.
Click here for information on the rest of the season, and season passes.
Please note: In line with Queensland Health regulations, as of 17 December all patrons and visitors at Metro Arts will be required to be fully vaccinated. Find out more.
DATES
Wed 16 Mar – Sat 26 Mar
TIMES
16 – 17 Mar 7:30pm Previews
18 – 26 Mar 7:30pm
VENUE
New Benner Theatre
Metro Arts, West End
TICKETS
General Admission $45 + booking fee
Concession $39 + booking fee
Groups 6+ $39 per ticket + booking fee
Preview $39 + booking fee
Booking fee $0.50 per ticket purchased
For School Group Bookings, please contact info@metroarts.com.au or CLICK HERE
AGES + WARNINGS
Suitable for 15+. Contains low-level course language, death, illness, and descriptions of police violence that may be upsetting to some audience members.
Should you feel any anxiety or discomfort that requires you to step away from the theatre we encourage you to step outside and take a breath. If you decide to leave the venue entirely we ask that you advise friends, family or venue staff before you do so.
THE ARTISTS
Emily Wells
Emily Wells is a proud Kamilaroi woman, based in Meeanjin (Brisbane). Emily is a keen producer and playwright whose creative practice spans theatre, contemporary dance, festivals, and non-for-profit arts organisations. As a Playwright, Emily is one of three playwrights selected for Playlab Theatre’s year-long development program Alpha Processing, and one of six First Nations playwrights selected for the inaugural Sparks program delivered by QPAC, Playlab Theatre and Moogahlin Performing Arts.
Emily was awarded the Emerging Female Arts Leader Award through the Matilda Awards and was a Finalist for the Aboriginal Achievement Award in QLD’s Young Achiever Awards. Emily studied at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts and obtained a Bachelor of Entertainment Industries (Distinction) from QUT. Emily held the role of Creative Producer with youth arts organisation Digi Youth Arts, and has worked closely with leading First Nations independents and companies such as Karul Projects, Katina Olsen, Marilyn Miller, Jasmin Sheppard, Isaac Drandic and Steven Oliver.
KEY CREATIVES
Playwright Emily Wells
Cultural Advisor Colleen Wall
Cultural Dramaturgs Sueanne Hooper, Annette Wells, Jackie Jones, Coral Jones, Merle Hurley,
Co-Directors Nadine McDonald-Dowd and Roxanne McDonald
Dramaturg Alex Bayliss
Designer Bill Haycock
Lighting Designer David Walters
Sound Designer Wil Hughes
Stage Managers Sophie Watkins and Elise Baker
CAST
Lorinda Merrypor
Hannah Belanszky
EDUCATION NOTES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Playlab Theatre and this project are supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Face to Face is also supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative.
VISITING US
We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts is operating in line with current Queensland Government guidelines and restrictions. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is expected and is the individual’s responsibility. Click here for more information.