Colder
by Lachlan Philpott
13 Mar - 8 Apr 2018
Red Stitch, Melbourne
DIRECTOR
Alyson Campbell
SET & COSTUME DESIGN
Bethany J Fellows
LIGHTING DESIGN
Bronwyn Pringle
SOUND DESIGN
Chris Wenn
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Sarah Vickery
STAGE MANAGER
Brittany Coombs
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Thomas Crawford
PERFORMERS
Marissa Bennett, Brigid Gallacher, Caroline Lee, Ben Pfeiffer, Charles Purcell, James Wardlaw
How do you grieve someone’s loss when your only hope is for their return?
A young boy is separated from his mother and goes missing in Disneyland. Adrift in the artificial world of giant mice and noisy parades, nobody can account for what happened in the seven frantic hours before he’s found.
Years later his life seems normal; stable; happy. But something about that day haunts him. Something about that day remains unresolved. And then, he disappears again …
Colder explores the infinite unknowns surrounding missing persons and the fog of purgatory that engulfs those left behind. How do you grieve someone’s loss when your only hope is their return?
Directed by Alyson Campbell for Red Stitch Actors Theatre, March 2018.
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'It’s a daring piece, both formally and thematically, and there is simply no one who could bring it to fruition better than director Alyson Campbell. The cast are brilliant, heartbreakingly so. Riveting and profound about the ways we choose to connect.' ★★★★
Tim Byrne, TimeOut Melbourne
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'A fascinating production [...] Colder isn't without risk, but there's also reward.'
Australian Arts Review
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'Through its rhythmic interweaving of narratives, Colder creates an experience that is haunting and thought-provoking. If you are looking for a challenging production that plays with language and leaves you pondering as you walk away from the theatre, this one’s for you.'
Farrago Magazine