All My Love

Famous for producing writing that is still revered across the nation today, Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore are renowned Australian literary icons. But what you don’t know is that they were secretly betrothed in a love affair that was soon thwarted by devastating deception.

All My Love, written by Anne Brooksbank and directed by Denny Lawrence, is a beautifully touching and historically accurate Australian story that exposes Lawson and Gilmore’s secret romance.

“I knew they were friends and had a professional relationship, but the depth and the intensity of the relationship was something that Anne Brooksbank…had discovered,” Lawrence explained. “And you know that’s such a key part of the play.”

The play also explores the timeless issues of feminism and socio-economical struggle.

“The place of women in society is a big part of the play, because Mary herself was something of a prototypical feminist,” explained Lawrence. “Mary was concerned…with the plight of women, particularly in the lower socio-economic groups. And Henry was a struggling working-class fellow who’s very concerned with the working class.”

All My Love not only incites the viewers to go back and re-read the works of Lawson and Gilmore, but also encourages the audience to never give up on themselves.

“I hope that [All My Love] is something that inspires people to take charge of their lives and speak up, and you know, enjoy good relationships,” Lawrence added. (NB)

Mar 1–6. Glen Street Theatre, cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose. $47-$65. Tickets & info: glenstreet.com.au

 

BY NYSSA BOOTH

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