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'In an epic feat of endurance, Nat Randall performs a single scene inspired by John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night, on repeat for 24 continuous hours. Starring opposite Randall are 100 different men who range in age, background and acting ability. Each scene is captured on camera and projected live alongside the staged performance. Through the repetition of this intimate encounter, The Second Woman explores the complex interplay between identity, performance, gender, emotion, cinema and reality.' (Production summary)
Production Details
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Originally developed for Next Wave Festival 2016. Performed at Liveworks Performace Space Eveleigh, New South Wales 20-21 October 2017.
Concept and Performance: Nat Randall.
Script and Direction: Anna Breckon & Nat Randall.
Video Direction: E.O. Gill & Anna Breckon.
Lighting Design: Amber Silk.
Sound Composition: Nina Buchanan.
Set Design: FUTURE METHOD STUDIO.
Performed again with the same cast and crew at the Perth Festival, 3-4 March 2018.
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Works about this Work
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The Second Woman Review – Stunning Endurance Theatre Takes Aim at Patriarchy
2017
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 23 October 2017;'Nat Randall suffers through 100 breakups over 24 hours in an utterly compelling production.'
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The Second Woman Review – Stunning Endurance Theatre Takes Aim at Patriarchy
2017
single work
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 23 October 2017;'Nat Randall suffers through 100 breakups over 24 hours in an utterly compelling production.'
Awards
- 2019 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia — Best Production of a Play Adelaide Festival production.
