Past the Shallows - Schools Performance
Harry and Miles' dad, an abalone diver, disappears with his grief into the deep waters of Tasmania’s wild south coast. The 15-year-old Miles is left to care for Harry, who’s just 10 years old. Soon, the bonds anchoring the family become frayed. Adapted by playwright Julian Larnach from Favel Parrett’s award-winning debut novel and directed by Ben Winspear, Past the Shallows sees the roiling sea beyond the shoreline becoming a metaphor for the turmoil that accompanies incalculable loss. Together the family rides rogue waves of violent masculinity; and the tender swells of brotherhood that might just carry them home.
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Tickets $20 per student
One free teacher/carer complimentary ticket will be allocated per 10 students.
Additional teachers/carers charged at $16 per person.
75 mins (no interval) + 30 mins Q&A
Recommended grades: 8 - 12 Themes of alcoholism and family violence. For wheelchair and accessible seating enquiries, please contact our box office on (03) 6146 3300 or boxoffice@theatreroyal.com.au