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HEARTH

A coming-of-age birthday party.
The threat of an approaching bushfire.
A deeply held family secret is revealed.

"A brilliant, thought-provoking production...that showcases what can be achieved when an inspired team of cast and crew come together with a shared vision." - My Melbourne Arts

It’s the 7th of February 2009 – forever known in Australia’s history as ‘Black Saturday.’ It’s also Tom Robinson’s 18th Birthday.  Celebrations kick off at the family’s Kinglake home and nothing seems out of the ordinary.  But tensions start to rise between Tom and his older brother Matthew, along with the temperature outside, and before the ice-cream cake has time to melt a deeply held family secret is revealed.  But will bringing everything out in the open finally give the Robinsons the peace and acceptance they’ve constantly struggled for – or will it tear them further apart and make them question the very structure they’ve tried to uphold?

Brilliantly striking the balance between pathos and humour, HEARTH immediately draws in audiences with its witty and lyrical dialogue, relatable characters and timely themes. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Geoff Paine (TV’s Neighbours), Sonya Suares (Melbourne Talam, MTC), Martin Blum (Boy out of the country, Larrikin Productions), Carole Patullo (Button, La Mama), Eleanor Webster (Rhinoceros) and Kurt Pimblett (Because The Night, Malthouse).  

Urgent, heartfelt, at times hilarious, and achingly raw - this compelling new drama is guaranteed to not only be a thought-provoking night at the theatre, but also an extremely enjoyable one.

Creative Team:
Writer:  Fleur Murphy
Director:  Tom Royce-Hampton
Producer: Fiona Stafford
Dramaturge:  Emma Fawcett
Set & Costume: Chantal Marks
​Lighting: Clare Springett
​Sound: Max Royce-Hampton & Tom Royce Hampton
Fight & Intimacy Director: Nigel Poulton
Set Construction: Chantal Marks & Justin Green
​Education Consultant: Michele McNamara
Stage Manager: Kaite Head
ASM: Holly Anderson
Publicity: Kara Bertoncini
Script Publication: Lab Kelpie Press


Cast:
Geoff Paine
​Sonya Suares
Kurt Pimblett
Carole Patullo
Martin Blum
​Eleanor Webster


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The production is available for touring in 2024. Find out more via SHOWCASE VICTORIA.
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Images by Cameron Grant
2022 SEASON​
La Mama Courthouse, Carlton: 18th - 29th May
Riverlinks Westside, Mooroopna: 7th June
Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park: 10th & 11th June
Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin: 15th June
Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey: 17th June

HEARTH has been selected for the VCAA 2022 Playlist for
​VCE Theatre Studies Unit 3 & 4. 


GRANTS & AWARDS
​2022 – RAV & Creative Victoria Sustaining Creative Workers Grant - $10,000

2021 – Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award – Shortlisted
2021 – Besen Foundation Arts Grant - $10,000
2021 – Creative Partnerships Australia MATCH Lab Fund - $5000 raised & $5000 matched
2020 – Theatre503 International Playwriting Award – Longlisted

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