GODFACE

If you’ve been paying an ounce of attention to this year’s election campaign, you’ll understand how politics can yo-yo between normal and absolutely bonkers.

In their original production GODFACE, Matriark Theatre group have based the writing off the mad world of Australian politics from the past couple of years. Instead of using plain old humans to portray their story, they have adapted the art of puppetry. Director Scott Parker says it is a satire and critique of the election circus.

“[It] really asks the age old question of power and corruption. Is it possible to hold onto your true and pure ideals without compromise in our current representative democracy?” he explained.

“GODFACE is an allegorical, social commentary – but it isn’t protest theatre.  It’s a collective groan about the state of this country and a spark of hope that maybe it is actually possible to change these systems that oppress us.”

However it’s not all serious, there is some fun involved. Parker says it’s like “House of Cards meets Adventure Time and the Mighty Boosh”. He and his company have been working on a play like this for some time now and he is really proud of what they have achieved.

“The designs are nothing short of stunning, the actors are brilliant, the writing is quirky and bold.  As far as I know there’s nothing else like it going on. We also somehow coincidently ended up with our season smack bang in the middle of the election! Perfect timing.” (AMal)

Jun 29–Jul 10 (Thu-Sat 7pm, 2pm Sat, 5pm Sun). 107 Projects, 107 Redfern St, Redfern. $25-$30. Tickets & info: matriarktheatre.com/godface

BY ATHINA MALLIS