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'Fast-talking, absolute confidence, clear convictions and poignantly timed... Successfully seductive...' AUSSIETHEATRE.COM
‘Simply put this show is a rush…
Go. Laugh. Think. Wonder.
Agree. Disagree. Question.
Go again to grapple with the torrent
of ideas and emotions unleashed…’
EDGE
‘Like John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, it scrutinises moral certainty and the suitability of a man to hold a position of power and influence.’
VARIETY
‘A juicy crime-and-politics thriller…’
TIME OUT
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From 3 July 2008
Cast Gary Baxter, Pamela Jikiemi, Ben Ager, Ivy Mak, Kenneth Ransom
Director Sandra Bates Designer Mark Thompson Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall
  
Darius McReele (Kenneth Ransom) is an African-American death row inmate convicted of murdering a white man. Rick Dayne (Ben Ager) is a leading journalist intrigued by Darius’ claims of innocence and his ideas on prison reform.
When Rick meets the charismatic prisoner, he feels compelled to get Darius’ sixteen-year-old murder conviction overturned. Rick’s girlfriend, Katya (Ivy Mak), is worried that Darius is too good to be true, while Darius’ ex-girlfriend Opal (Pamela Jikiemi) is not so happy to see him on the outside. With freedom, Darius can lead the life he wants, become a political speaker, run for senate or perhaps even one day US President?
Darius’ underprivileged background and magnetic personality make him a darling of the lecture circuit, leading to national attention and political viability. Even though Rick believes in Darius, one question still remains: is he innocent or is he guilty?
    
Performance running time: 2 hours 30 mins incl one 20 min interval
Performance session times: Tues - Fri 8.15pm
Sat 5pm & 8.30pm
Sun 5pm
Thurs 11am
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