THE RED SHOE
by Ursula Dubosarsky, Adaptation by Kate Shearer

Growing up “in a house far away... deep in the bush” in 1954, there are many things six-year-old Matilda doesn’t understand: Why is her father away so much? Are the mysterious men who moved into the house next door really spies? Why doesn’t her older sister, Elizabeth ever want to go back to school? Why won’t her middle-sister, Frances speak? And how can she win the “most interesting pet” prize at school for her sad mother with the beautiful hair?

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the adaptation of this acclaimed novel by Jigsaw explores the human drive to find ways to make sense of our surroundings. Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytale, the Petrov affair, and the continuing aftershocks of a world war intermingle in this richly layered exploration of a family’s secrets and ultimate redemption.

Following on from the success of Emma’s Dynasty (Winner Canberra Critics’ Circle Award), this stunning visual production features a large tree that overshadows a domestic setting echoing the impact external pressures can have on ordinary life and uses projections, newsreels and historic footage from the Cold War in Australia whose sources include the National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra.

A funny, fierce yet tender, award winning treat!

TEACHER’S RESOURCE KIT:
A unit of work for the early adolescence band exploring the novel, Australian history, health and well-being and the impacts the outside world can have on young people.

CURRICULUM LINKS:
English, Drama, History, Study of Society



Writer: Ursula Dubosarsky
Director/Adaptor: Kate Shearer
Dramaturg: Chris Mead
Designer: Jo Briscoe
Video Designer: Rolando Ramos
Lighting Designer: Matt Cox
Cast includes:  Naomi Brouwer, Andrea Close

Showing: August 28 – September 6
Mon – Tues: 10.30am & 1.00pm
Wed – Fri: 10.30am & 7.30pm
Sat: 7.30pm

Street 1, The Street Theatre

Schools tickets: $8 per student no minimum numbers
Book before the end of Term 4 for the $7 per student deal
Schools Bookings: 02 6247 6800

Public Season tickets: $15/$12
Public Bookings: 02 6247 1223

The Red Shoe is presented in association with The Street Theatre