Past Shows

  JETLAG

Based on the stories of Israel's bestselling young author Etgar Keret.Etgar Keret is the most popular writer among Israeli youth today. His books have achieved international acclaim and have been translated into 16 languages. His trail of awards includes the Book Publishers’ Association’s Platinum Prize, the Prime Minister’s Prize and the Minister of Culture’s Cinema Prize. Over 40 short films have been based on Keret’s stories and his movie, Skin Deep, won 1st prize at several international film festivals and was awarded the Israeli Oscar. In 2002, Melbourne girls Carla Silbert and Adena Jacobs were invited to adapt some of Etgar Keret’s work for the Israeli Literature Festival. Four pieces were performed that year, and the girls presented a special performance of his significant piece, Katzenstein, to the author himself, who responded glowingly. This year, Saltpillar Theatre has invited the girls to expand on Keret’s pieces for a full length show and preparations are underway! Based on Keret’s sharply etched plays, Jetlag comprises eight separate pieces, linked by mood and theme, which portray characters on the edge of adulthood. Silbert says of Keret’s work: `His writing is simultaneously beautiful, tragic and hilarious’. It’s a show for the adventurous. Bold, provocative, dark, funny and close-to-the-bone theatre. Whatever you do, don’t miss it.