The Bleeding Tree
This winter Griffin Theatre presents The Bleeding Tree, a tale of a mother and two daughters who have just welcomed home the man of the house with a gun shot. This play is not only a revenge tale, but also an edge of your seat drama on the aftermath of domestic violence. Told in a rhythmic murder ballad, this play stars Paula Arundell, Airlie Dodds and Shari Sebbens.
Sebbens is a proud Jabirr-Jabirr woman and a passionate advocate for Indigenous Theatre. She is best known for her role in the smash hit movie The Sapphires and her incredible performance in The Gods of Wheat Street. Following her gripping performance in The Battle of Waterloo this season, she is back as the daughter in this gripping, murderous play.
The script by Angus Cerini earned the 2014 Griffin Award for new Australian Playwriting. This story is a look into domestic violence and how heavily it changes those affected. With women dying every week in Australia at the hands of their current or former partner, there is no more poignant time for a story like The Bleeding Tree. (LB)
Until September 5, Monday- Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm. Griffin Theatre, 10 Nimrod St, Kings Cross. Tickets $35- $55. Tickets & info: http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-bleeding-tree/
By Lauren Bell
