WIT Incorporated Theatre has announced its next show, called Bleached, written by Laura Collins, debuting on Thursday, June 22 at the Bluestone.
Bleached speculates on a future where the climate crisis has become so catastrophic that nations are closing their borders one by one, which Collins said is absurd and comedic.
“It is speculated on a future crisis that has become so catastrophic and features Australian tourists trying to travel the world before the entire world closes,” Collins said.
“It is comedic and uplifting at the same time, it is a human story featuring the human relationship with the earth.”
Collins said she drew her inspiration for the script during 2020 and the COVID lockdowns.
“I was fascinated and horrified by the hugely positive impacts the lock downs were having on the planet,” she said.
“Horrible things were happening while good things were happening simultaneously.
“Animals were returning to their habitats, Co2 emissions were reducing, the planet was healing.”
Collins has been familiar with the climate change topic for some time now, often working with her climate scientist friends and partner as sources to better understand the topic.
“Climate change has always been something close to my heart,” she said.
“I would like to have children one day, but the climate crisis is impeding that decision in a major way,I often think about what future generations will have to death with.”
Ruby Rees will direct the play and six actors Lansy Feng, Madeleine Magee-Carr, Megan Mitchell, Sass Pinci, Anthony Pontonio and Eva Rees.
The set will be created using recycled materials with lighting and set headed up by Oliver Ross and Moya Lucy.
The show will run from Thursday, June 22 to Saturday, July 1.
Details: www.witinc.com.au/shows/bleached
Jennifer Pittorino
