Yen

Anna Jordan, author of the critically acclaimed play Yen, has seen her work travel all over the globe. So far, her plays have been performed in the United States, Germany, and Sweden in addition to in her home country, England.

When Yen officially opens at King’s Cross Theatre, Jordan can add Australia to her ever-growing list.

The production, staged by New Ghosts Theatre Company, vows to stick close to Jordan’s original script. The story is one of grit and adversity as teenage brothers Hench and Bobbie Dazzler (played by Ryan Hodson and Jeremi Campese) must survive after their mother, Maggie (Hayley Pearl), moves out of the house leaving the boys and their dog, Taliban, to fend for themselves. 

Everything changes for the three of them, however, when Jenny (Meg Clarke) enters their lives, bringing hope and possibility with her.

The production not only aims to tell an engaging story, but to further the national discourse on woman’s safety and sexual abuse. 

Producer Loredana Cross says, “there needs to be a continuous effort in education and prevention in ending violence against women. We hope that Yen will help to continue this conversation.”

The production is also putting its money where its mouth is, as it has vowed to donate proceeds from select performances to the Blue Knot Foundation, an organisation working to give support and relief to survivors of childhood trauma.

Fans of theatre “that’s funny, powerful, and heart-rending” should be sure to check out Yen.

Oct 3-13. King’s Cross Theatre, 244-248 William Street, Potts Point, $20-$35+b.f., Tickets & Info: www.kingsxtheatre.com

By Gabe Merkel

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