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PD WORKSHOP: THEATRE OF THE ABSURD
New Babylon is a macabre comedy exploring themes of decadence, waste and the logical end points of compulsive consumption under late capitalism.
DATE & TIME: Fri 22 Jul, 10am – 1pm
FACILITATOR: Stephen Carleton
The Theatre of the Absurd workshop focuses on New Babylon by multi-award-winning playwright, Stephen Carleton and its connection to Unit 3: Theatre of the Absurd (Challenge). Stephen Carleton, Playlab Theatre’s Playwright in Residence, will present the workshop and unpack the conventions of Theatre of the Absurd by delving into his own absurdist work dealing with the climate change crisis. Participants will get a copy of the supplied text.
Book now to bring the stage into the classroom and gain deeper insights into the stories that are shaping our nation.
- One Day: Two workshops $140.00 (including two free publications and lunch).
- Individual Workshops: $69.00 (including a free publication)
*The preview tickets are non-transferrable to another date.
All workshops will be held at Brisbane Latvian Hall, please email all enquiries to info@playlabtheatre.com.au.
PD WORKSHOP: TEACHING FIRST NATIONS THEATRE
DATE & TIME: Fri 22 Jul, 2pm – 5pm
FACILITATOR: Nadine McDonald-Dowd
The Teaching First Nations Theatre workshop focuses on Playlab Theatre’s new production, debuting in March, Face to Face by First Nations playwright, Emily Wells and its connection to Unit 3: Theatre for Social Comment (Challenge). The workshop will cover the protocols and perspectives for teaching First Nations work. Participants will get a copy of the supplied text. >> View full workshop information.
