A return season of The Lover starring Kate Kendall!
The critically acclaimed one-woman play adapted from the international bestselling novel by Marguerite Duras will perform a new season in the New Ballroom theatre at Trades Hall from May 30.
Translated and adapted by the late Colin Duckworth, Professor of French studies and literature, The Lover has been a sell out play garnering rave reviews since it was first performed at The Stork Theatre in 2007.
‘A monstrously gripping performance... BREATHTAKING’ The Sunday Age
Set in 1930s Saigon, The Lover tells the tale of a poor young French girl falling in love with the son of a wealthy Chinese family. Their affair destroys her family and unlocks powerful forces of hatred surrounding the lovers.
“I love the intimacy of this show. I love how it evolves nightly and over time and I love the complexity of the characters. There’s always more to be found and its lovely that it happens with the audience. I actually find it incredibly personal and incredibly humbling,” says Kate Kendall.
The new season will feature a number of newly developed elements: set design, music, and sophisticated lighting design including original 1930s lights.
Respected theatre director Greg Carroll is delighted to be redeveloping this thrilling play.
THE LOVER
‘We are lovers and we can’t stop loving each other’
Translated and Adapted from the Marguerite Duras novel by Colin Duckworth Starring Kate Kendall
Directed by Greg Carroll
Set and Costume Design by Peter Corrigan
Underscore by Greg Carroll with
Music by Carl Vine, Brian Eno, Piazziolla and Toru Takemitsu
