Production still for "Natural Life". Ben Rogan (front). Photographer: David Wilson
Natural Life
25 March 1998 – 11 April 1998 Merlyn Theatre
Adapted from Marcus Clarke's classic "For the Term of His Natural Life"
Playbox Theatre Company, State Theatre Company of South Australia, The Adelaide Festival of Arts,
New Adaptation Theatre World Premiere Co-Production
Natural Life proceeds in three stages, from dream to nightmare to phantasmagoria. Bower's adaptation of Marcus Clarke's classic "For the Term of His Natural Life" was the springboard for further devising during the rehearsal period. The final production was an expressionist rendering of Australian history and historiography.
The show was first performed at The Queen's Theatre as part of The Adelaide Festival of the Arts (24 February - 14 March).
Cast
Adaptor, Actor
Actor
Actor, Writer
Musical Director, Composer, Actor
Actor
Actor
Actor
Actor
Actor
Creatives
Tour Manager
Assistant Director
Dramaturg
Director, Devisor
Designer
Lighting Designer
Dramaturg
Stage Manager
Fight Director
Assistant Stage Manager
Dramaturg
Visual Artist
Assistant Stage Manager