Oracles and Miracles
This production marks the 30 year Anniversary of Stevan Eldred-Grigg’s powerful novel and the North American debut of Norelle Scott’s play directed by Leah Patterson.
Oracles & Miracles, by Norelle Scott, based on the best-selling novel Oracles and Miracles by Stevan Eldred-Grigg, follows the journey of two working-class sisters growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand. Born in 1929 they are children of the Depression. They grow to adulthood through the time of the Second World War and become mothers in the Baby Boom of the early fifties. Nick-named Ginnie and Fag the sisters are driven by the hope of a better life, consumed with love stories, romantic ideals, luxuries beyond their reach and the desire to be loved. Told with humour, passion, insight, and authenticity, ‘Oracles & Miracles’ celebrates the lives of courageous women.
Oracles and Miracles
Directed by Leah Patterson
A play written by Norelle Scott
Based on the novel by Stevan Eldred-Grigg
Sound Design Seán van Doornum
With Amy Waller, Siobhan Marshall, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Donna Rees, Oscar Wilson and Millen Baird.
ENCORE! PRODUCERS AWARD
SHOWORKS! DON’T WAIT CREATE! award nomination
GOLD MEDAL SELECTION! TVolution Best of Fringe list
AUDIENCE RESPONSES:
“Heartfelt, genuine, confronting. And genuinely funny, in a melancholic way.”
“I really loved this show… The cast took me on a ride of laughter and tears”
“My vote for the BEST of the Festival. This is beautifully directed and expertly acted. Mark Taper Forum Quality. LOVED IT!”
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REVIEWS:
MARK SMYTHE THEATREVIEW “a paean to brave women who forge tangible lives from arduous beginnings”
VINCENT TERRELL DURHAM, PLAYWRIGHT “A beautiful night of theatre. The storytelling is wonderful and engaging. A must see!”
HAINESHISWAY.COM “Leah Patterson’s direction keeps the action flowing smoothly and she elicits fine performances from her cast.”
NICOLA SCOTT “touching, heart-breaking and funny”
Bridget and Iain
by Norelle Scott
"This play was written to explore the rift that occurs between a mother and son when another relationship or force intervenes. In this case the intervening force is drug addiction. The play marks a turning point in the character's relationship, which may be the beginning of end or a new beginning. In many ways this is a maturation piece, a mother letting go, a son walking away." Norelle Scott, writer.
Bridget and Iain
Directed by Leah Patterson
Written by Norelle Scott
With Vivienne Powell and Damian Sommerlad
Bridget and Iain made its' North American debut in 2016 at the Short+Sweet Festival Hollywood.
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD presented by the City of Los Angeles
BEST DIRECTOR of the 60+ play festival
Australian Theatre Company
Summer Reading Series
Speaking In Tongues
By Andrew Bovell
Directed by Jeneffa Soldatic
Assistant Director Leah Patterson
With Matt Passmore, Kym Wilson, Tina Kobas and Jamie Irvine.
Set by John Iacovelli
Lighting by Jared Sayeg
Costume by Kate Bergh
Sound by Cricket Myers
STAGE SCENE LA BEST DIRECTOR
STAGE SCENE LA BEST PRODUCTION
STAGE SCENE LA BEST ACTRESS Kym Wilson and Tina Kobas
STAGE SCENE LA BEST ACTOR Matt Passmore