Wayne Pearn > Director: In A Dark, Dark House

Hoy Polloy artistic director, Wayne Pearn, is director of the current Red Stitch Actors Theatre production – the Australian premiere of Neil LaBute's In A Dark, Dark House. It runs until 22 August 2009.

Theatre Notes > Interview: Ariel Dorfman

Please visit Theatre Notes for Alison Croggon's fascinating interview with Ariel Dorfman, this complex and humane writer, where he shares some insights into his work.

Australian Stage Feature > Ariel Dorfman

Playwright Ariel Dorfman was recently interviewed by Anna Lozynski from Australian Stage prior to the Australian premiere of Purgatorio, which opens on Saturday, 8 August 2009.

Visit the feature at Australian Stage.

Publicity Pics > Purgatorio

Publicity pics attached are available for publication:
- Credit > Fred Kroh
- Caption > Natalie Carr (Woman) and Glen Hancox (Man)

Bridgette Burton > RE Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Award 2009

Hoy Polloy warmly congratulations Bridgette Burton - who, today, was a recipient of the the RE Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Award 2009 for her play Rhonda Is In Therapy.

Munchner Merkur > Mir ist alles wurst

German journalist, Christine Diller profiles Franz Xaver Kroetz in the article "Mir ist alles wurst" in the German newspaper Munchner Merkur, which includes details about the Australian premiere of Tom Fool, a production photograph by Tim Williamson and quotes from Hoy Polloy artistic director, Wayne Pearn.

Australian Premiere > Purgatorio

Hoy Polloy presents the Australian premiere of

Purgatorio
Written by Ariel Dorfman

Directed by Ben Starick
Featuring Natalie Carr and Glen Hancox

Overview
What if the only person who can save me is the one I have hurt the most?
Are the crimes I have committed unforgivable?
And if there is no forgiveness, how do I move on with my life?

Ariel Dorfman’s Purgatorio questions the complexities of human relationships, intention and identity. Exploring justice, vengeance and redemption, Purgatorio asks if one person can trust another and ultimately themselves. Confined in a nameless, timeless place, a man and woman confront each other with their past truths. They must come to terms with who they genuinely are and decide if their love is strong enough to overcome pain and betrayal. Both characters try to force the other to accept their guilt, but are they willing to accept their own?

Dates
Preview: Friday, 7 August 2009
Season: 8 – 29 August 2009
Tuesday to Saturday 8.15pm
Sunday 5.00pm

Venue
Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, corner Sydney & Glenlyon Roads, Brunswick
Tram route 19 to stop 21

Tickets
• $30 Adult
• $20 Concession / Groups 10+
• $18 Tuesdays
• $15 Preview

Bookings
• 03 9016 3873
• hoypolloy@bigpond.com