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1 The Tom Hayley Lawson-Smith , 2020 single work drama

'An Australian Gothic, Kafkaesque tale about a young woman’s investigation into Australia’s Phantom Cat.

'Sally’s busy life as a city-living student does not fulfil her. Her boyfriend James won’t please her. Her mother won’t help her. Maybe a road-trip to research the urban legend of Australia’s Phantom Cat will bring a little interest to Sally’s life. 

'In the bush of Gippsland, The Tom waits. This big cat has feasted on cattle, taken domestic pets and created excitement in the day-to-day lives of Gippsland’s residents. Were its ancestors panthers, abandoned by the circus? Or is it the reincarnation of a long-dead bush-ranger? 

'Sally tries to find the answers, and slowly loses herself.'

Source: La Mama Theatre.
1 Warriors Hayley Lawson-Smith , 2018 single work drama fantasy

'Not every hero gets a song or the cheers of the crowd—or even acknowledgement.

'In Zordana's land, a hero fights bravely in the open field, destroying monsters and dark magic. In Amy's world, her hero is the sister who takes care of her. For Maddie, her hero is her brother, who may tease her mercilessly but loves her dearly. As tragedy threatens to consume their separate worlds, only in coming together can they battle back the dark.

'An exploration into the minds of five very different young people, Warriors asks the question, 'what are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of another?''

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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