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The Norman Mailer Anecdote

By Anthony Mullins
Presented by Big Scary Animal

Helen is on a roll. Tonight, she is poised to finally make equity partner at her law firm, and according to her over-achieving college age daughter, she can still rock a mini dress at 50. But then her husband Marshall, a career novelist, arrives home and drops a bombshell — he ha...

Helen is on a roll. Tonight, she is poised to finally make equity partner at her law firm, and according to her over-achieving college age daughter, she can still rock a mini dress at 50. But then her husband Marshall, a career novelist, arrives home and drops a bombshell — he has been accused of an historical sexual assault. Over one night of heavy drinking, they will attempt to make sense of an uncertain past and even less certain future.

Our public fascination with high profile assault cases is scrutinized in this legal drama that explodes out of Brisbane’s upper middle class.

"A play for our times and the continuation of a dialogue that all genders must be involved in"
— Suzie Miller (Writer of Prima Facie)

Presented with the support of Phillip Bacon.

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  • Dates
    3 – 18 May
  • Location
    Diane Cilento Studio
  • Times
    Evenings: Wed – Sat 6.00pm
  • Ticket Pricing
    All tickets
    $35
  • Night with the Artists

    Wednesday 8 May 6.00pm

  • Duration
    Approximately 75 minutes, with no interval
  • Warning
    This production contains coarse language, discusses sexual assault, and explores the themes of sexual violence. We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact our ...

    This production contains coarse language, discusses sexual assault, and explores the themes of sexual violence.


    We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact our Box Office.


    If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:


    Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline
    1800 010 120
    1800RESPECT
    1800 737 732

  • Dates
    3 – 18 May
  • Location
    Diane Cilento Studio
  • Times
    Evenings: Wed – Sat 6.00pm
  • Ticket Pricing
    All tickets
    $35
  • Night with the Artists

    Wednesday 8 May 6.00pm

  • Duration
    Approximately 75 minutes, with no interval
  • Warning
    This production contains coarse language, discusses sexual assault, and explores the themes of sexual violence. We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact our ...

    This production contains coarse language, discusses sexual assault, and explores the themes of sexual violence.


    We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact our Box Office.


    If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:


    Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline
    1800 010 120
    1800RESPECT
    1800 737 732

Creatives

Director Julian Curtis
Writer Anthony Mullins
Production Designer Madeleine Barlow
Set Designer (Associate) Tony Noble
Lighting Designer Teegan Kranenburg
Music Designer Morgan Francis
Production Designer (Assistant) Leila Marsden

Stage Management

Stage Manager Kayla Alexandra

Cast

Samantha Hattie Clegg-Robinson
Helen Zoë Houghton
Marshall Christopher Sommers

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