A black comedy for the Digital Age exploring a bereaved family brought to the brink by a charming young stranger.
The Whisper plays at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle on Thursday 6 August. It's a black comedy for the Digital Age, and the story centres on a bereaved family brought to the brink by the arrival of a charming young stranger.
That's the core of it: a family dealing with loss, and a newcomer who manages to stir things up just when they're trying to hold it together. The 'Digital Age' part of the description suggests the play looks at how we live and communicate now, so expect the modern world to play its part in the mix. It's billed as a black comedy, which usually means the laughs come from the darker, more uncomfortable side of things rather than the lighthearted side.
The production is hosted at the Civic Theatre, which is known as the heart and soul of live performance in Newcastle, NSW. If you've spent any time around the city's arts scene, you'll know the place.
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For the practicals, it's a single performance on Thursday 6 August at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle. You can find more details and book your tickets through the venue's website at civictheatrenewcastle.com.au.
