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'When her husband dies, Mabel has to choose between a characterless retirement home or escaping to see the world. But every life has its secrets, and Mabel's unexpected talent as a DJ soon makes her a global phenomenon.
M Rock is the tale of an ordinary Australian granny who becomes an extraordinary star.' (Source: http://www.pwa.org.au/mrock/ )
Production Details
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Performed at The National Play Festival, Perth: 22 February 2013.
Presented by Sydney Theatre Company and Australian Theatre for Young People, Wharf 2 Theatre, 12 - 21 June 2014.
Director: Fraser Corfield.
Designer: Adrienn Lord.
Lighting Designer: Benjamin Cisterne.
Cast: Valerie Bader and Joshua Brennan.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Grandma DJ Almost Brings Crouwd to its Feet
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2014; (p. 20)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama -
Portrayal of Fringe Characters Sets the Stage for Empathy
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 June 2014; (p. 15)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama -
Playwright Tackles a Challenge
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 6 May 2014; (p. 13)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama
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Playwright Tackles a Challenge
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 6 May 2014; (p. 13)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama -
Portrayal of Fringe Characters Sets the Stage for Empathy
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 June 2014; (p. 15)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama -
Grandma DJ Almost Brings Crouwd to its Feet
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2014; (p. 20)
— Review of M Rock 2013 single work drama
Awards
- 2015 shortlisted AWGIE Awards — Theatre For Young People Award
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