cristina in the cupboard

A spellbinding experiment in comic magical realism.

production details

Season dates: 13-30 July, 2016 - The Depot Theatre
Playwright: Paul Gilchrist
Director: Julie Baz
Cast: Nyssa Hamilton, Teale Howie, David Jeffrey, Emily McGowan, Tasha O’Brien, Lucy Quill, Sarah Plummer and Rachael Williams
Assistant Director: Lillian Silk
Sound Designer: Thomas E. Moore
Set & Lighting Designer: David Jeffrey

synopsis

Everyone needs time out.
Everyone needs to get away.
Not everyone does it like this.

Cristina has locked herself away. Join her on a breathtaking inner journey, as she navigates illusion, weathers dismay, and discovers wonder.

Playful and provocative, Cristina in the Cupboard tells of one woman’s quest to live life entirely on her own terms.

Script available for purchase via Australian Plays Transform

each in their own way mastered their role, and their character ★★★★★ Sydney Scoop

a very surreal but emotionally engaging performance ★★★★½ The Music

Tasha O’Brien and Lucy Quill capture the immaturity and shallowness of social media obsessed Gen Y Sydney Arts Guide

[the three friends] played by Tasha O’Brien, Lucy Quill and Nyssa Hamilton are equal parts comedy, equal parts tragedy as we see aspects of modern day life played out in the way they relate to Cristina Lisa Thatcher

each of the production’s characters are well considered and delightfully detailed Suzy Goes See

Gilchrist has managed to articulate the subconscious, and Director Julie Baz has given it life on stage Theatre Now

Production photos: Katy Green Loughrey