Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) opens a season of a new play, Spurboard, by Nick Enright next week in Sydney. Well known for Blackrock, the play and film based on the murder of Leigh Leigh, Enright has turned his attention to rural young people. Should Mitchell escape from Burradin for 8-second thrills on the rodeo circuit? Will his brother Greg find direction by staring at the stars? Is it right for Karen, with or without Amy, to go to Mardi Gras?
Commissioned by ATYP, and directed by their new Artistic Director, David Berthold, the play is inspired by stories told by young people during ATYP regional workshops in Murrurundi early this year. Berthold has already directed Blackrock and Enright's Chasing the Dragon for Sydney Theatre Company. He has 16 young actors and a professional support team working in association with Pulse 10, which is STC's youth and education wing.
The venue is Wharf 2, Sydney Theatre Company, with previews November 4 and 5. Opening night is Saturday November 6 and there are weekday and Saturday matinees especially for school groups, with discounts available. Ring 9251 3900 for details.
©Frank McKone, Canberra
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