AustLit

'In the bowels of a ship, drifting across an endless ocean that has submerged the world, four men pass the time before they waste away, thinking of better days. Their claustrophobic world is one of violence and passion, guilt and nostalgia. With nothing to hang onto but memories from when they ruled the planet, they survive on false realities and dreamt-up utopias. They were once the elite of society – white, rich, educated, straight, Christian, men – not subjected to discrimination by anyone. Especially after they exterminated them all...'

Source: Mutation Theatre website, http://mutationtheatre.blogspot.com.au/

Sighted: 21/05/2012

'In the ruins of a circus tent, a troupe of actors gather to tell the story of an asylum seekers journey to a new country. Based on the multi-award winning picture book by Australian illustrator Shaun Tan, The Arrival is a new, large-scale theatrical work from acclaimed independent company Mutation Theatre. The Arrival tells the story of a man who travels from his oppressive homeland, leaving his wife and child behind, to find a new life for them in a far away country. It is a captivating and heartfelt tale about the journey of an asylum seeker, and the challenges they face after arriving in a new country. '

Source: Mutation Theatre blogspot, www.mutationtheatre.blogspot.com (sighted 29/09/2010)