THERE’S more to land than real estate. There’s more to family than DNA. Kingston Arts presents a uniquely Australian tale in Boy Out of the Country for one night only at Parkdale’s Shirley Burke Theatre this month.
Jane Clifton (TV show Prisoner) leads a stellar cast to tell a story of land, family and belonging when a family’s block of land, worthless for generations, is suddenly re-zoned as part of a regional housing estate.
This fast-paced, funny play delves into family loyalty, property prices and life beyond the big city explored through the relationship between two brothers.
The performance is part of Kingston Arts’ strong theatre calendar bringing leading productions to the south east.
Mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said Kingston Arts always presents top of the range theatre shows like this one.
“Kingston Arts has fantastic shows on offer right here in the neighbourhood to suit different tastes and budgets,” she said.
“Regular theatre goers can enjoy quality performances with leading casts while newcomers can try theatre close to home without breaking the bank.”
Reviews are positive. The Age gave the performance a big rap: “The play is infused with the vitality of Aussie idiom and melodrama that crackles with understatement and wit.”
- Boy Out of the Country is at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, Tuesday 7 June, 8pm. Tickets: Full $45, concession $40, groups 6-plus $35. See kingstonarts.com.au or call 9556 4440 to book.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 June 2016
