Brothers Wreck

Production still for "Brothers Wreck". Dion Williams. Photographer: Tim Grey

Brothers Wreck

By Jada Alberts

08 June 2018 – 23 August 2018 Merlyn Theatre

Malthouse Theatre, State Theatre Company of South Australia,

New Writing Theatre Co-Production

Ruben is full of anger and dancing on the edge, struggling to cope with his brother’s death. As Darwin swelters, tensions in the house are high as Ruben slips further and further adrift from all those around him: his counsellor, his best mate, his sister, his beloved Aunty. When the summer storm finally breaks, the family must pull together and find the strength to bring Ruben back from the brink.

Jada Alberts’ breakout play is one of the most moving pieces to grace Australian stages. Starring Trevor Jamieson (The Season, Melbourne Festival), Nelson Baker (The Warriors, ABC TV), Lisa Flanagan (Australian Rules), Leonie Whyman (Black Comedy, ABC) and Dion Williams (Gallipoli, Nine) this is Jada’s directorial debut of their hit powerhouse play—heralded as a triumph in its Sydney premiere season.

Transporting us to Jada's home town in the Top End, Jada leads us through a gripping drama about a grief-stricken family whose love for each other knows no limits.

★★★★½
"GUTTINGLY POWERFUL"
— The Music

★★★★
"POIGNANT, DEVASTATING AND SHARPLY OBSERVED"
— The Age

★★★★
"IT IS CATHARTIC AND IT IS TRANSFORMATIVE"
— Time Out

"LINE FOR LINE, ALBERTS' WRITING IS TENSILE AND ENGAGING"
— The Australian

"AN ACHIEVEMENT OF STORYTELLING"
— Theatre Press

Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Nelson Baker, Dion Williams. Photographer: Tim Grey
Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Dion Williams, Trevor Jamieson. Photographer: Tim Grey
Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Trevor Jamieson, Dion Williams. Photographer: Tim Grey
Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Leonie Whyman, Nelson Baker. Photographer: Tim Grey
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Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Nelson Baker, Dion Williams. Photographer: Tim Grey

Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Dion Williams, Trevor Jamieson. Photographer: Tim Grey

Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Trevor Jamieson, Dion Williams. Photographer: Tim Grey

Production still for "Brothers Wreck". L-R: Leonie Whyman, Nelson Baker. Photographer: Tim Grey

Creatives

Dale Ferguson

Dale Ferguson

Costume Designer

Kelly Ryall

Kelly Ryall

Sound Designer, Composer

Suzanne Heywood

Suzanne Heywood

Voice Coach

Jada Alberts

Jada Alberts

Writer, Director

Adena  Jacobs

Adena Jacobs

Associate Artist

Chris Petridis

Chris Petridis

Lighting Designer

Matilda Woodroofe

Matilda Woodroofe

Assistant Stage Manager

Josh Sherrin

Josh Sherrin

Stage Manager

Acknowledgements

A Malthouse Theatre and State Theatre Company South Australia production.

Production Program