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'way back when, set in a fictional post-colonial Tasmania, sees Ghost, a take-no-nonsense apparition, set the scene for the meeting of an unlikely trio of three women. To pass the time (and forget the cold), they re-imagine the colonisation of Tasmania as a Gothic revenge drama. There’s comedy, a play-within-a-play and, as their connection to each other strengthens, revelations of personal traumas which steadily undermine the fervour of their collective revisionism.'
Source: Griffin Theatre.
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Way Back When was included in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's development program for 2020, with dramaturg Shari Sebbens, director Amy Cole, and cast members including Shakira Clanton, Sharni McDermott, Megan Wilding, and Ursula Yovich.
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Awards
- 2020 highly commended Max Afford Award
- 2020 winner Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting
- 2020 winner Rodney Seaborn Playwrights' Award
- 2019 shortlisted Patrick White Playwrights' Award
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