Creswick Theatre Company proudly presents a monthly series of staged play readings held on the last Sunday of each month. Join in as the ensemble of actors brings compelling scripts to life through expressive readings and minimal staging, putting the spotlight on bold storytelling and fresh voices.
The staged play reading afternoons will present a script, either a new work or a classic piece, in a simple, text-focused format. There will be no production elements of costumes, sets, or extensive blocking. The emphasis is on the words, characters and story rather than visual spectacle. Local actors will bring the scripts to life through expressive readings and minimal staging, allowing the words and characters to take centre stage.
Experience local talent and innovative stories. Every month brings a new story to the stage.
The October play reading is 'Pinter's Son, Jim' the only completed full-length play written by the iconic Australian author and bush poet Henry Lawson.
Lawson wrote the play while living in New Zealand around 1893–1894, after it was commissioned by theatrical entrepreneur Bland Holt. However, it was ultimately deemed too unwieldy or difficult to stage at the time. It blends a love story, a detective story, slapstick comedy, and tragedy all into one narrative. The story features some of Lawson's best-loved recurring outback characters, most notably the irrepressible wanderer Mitchell.
