Spanning three generations from the 70s to the present, The Turning is about twists and turns of all kinds - changes of heart, slow awakenings, nasty surprises and accidents, resolutions made or broken.

Taking us deep into the emotional lives of the Lang family with their demons, disappointments, rivalries and crippling obsessions, this powerful new drama explores a vision of life lived in the vast Western Australian landscape.

Bill McCluskey captures the essence of Winton's intricate characters while renowned director Steve Jodrell brings this epic story to life through a riveting blend of film and live performance.

Uncompromising and emotionally satisfying, this is an intimate portrayal of WA not to be missed.

Featuring Jai Courtney, Reg Cribb, Michelle Fornasier, Caroline McKenzie, Samantha Murray, Pia Prendiville, Nick Simpson-Deeks, Steve Turner, Alison van Reeken Writer Bill McCluskey Director Steve Jodrell Associate Director Melissa Cantwell Set and Costume Design Sam Hobbs Lighting Design Joseph Mercurio Music Iain Grandage Sound Design Kingsley Reeve Image Design Jon Green Script editor Ken Kelso Dramaturg Stephen Sewell Production Manager Adam Parsonage Stage Manager Anna Dymitr-Hawkes

Western Edge Theatre Projects in collaboration with Perth Theatre Company present a Perth International Arts Festival Commission

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Reviews for The Turning
• Small lives, vast stage :: The Weekend Australian :: 16 Feb 2008
• Tough Turning :: The West Australian :: 19 Feb 2008
• A turn-up for the book :: Perth Voice :: 23 Feb 2008
• Retooled Winton tales travel well :: The Australian :: 25 Feb 2008

• Beauty, delicacy in slow Turning :: The West Australian :: 25 Feb 2008

• Winton's turn at festival :: Fremantle Cockburn Gazette :: 26 Feb 2008

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• When

  Wed 20 Feb, Thu 21 Feb, 8pm
  Fri 22 Feb, 8pm
  Sat 23 Feb, 2pm
  Sat 23 Feb, 8pm
  Sun 24 Feb, 6pm
  Tue 26 Feb, 8pm
  Wed 27 Feb, 11am
  Wed 27–Fri 29 Feb, 8pm
  Sat 1 Mar, 2pm *
  Sat 1 Mar, 8pm
  Sun 2 Mar, 6pm
  Tue 4 Mar, 8pm
  Wed 5 Mar, 11am
  Wed 5–Fri 7 Mar, 8pm
  Sat 8 Mar, 2pm
  Sat 8 Mar, 8pm
  

  
  

  2hr 30min including interval

  
  

  * Captioned performance for the hearing impaired - please advise if a captioned seat is required when booking.

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  Playhouse Theatre

  Address: Playhouse Theatre

  Phone: (08) 9325 3344

  Since 1956, the Playhouse Theatre has been the home to several professional theatre companies. The venue is ideal for drama and dance productions.

  The Playhouse Theatre's main auditorium features raked seating for 427 patrons.
  
  Transport
  Located on Pier Street in Perth, and serviced by buses along St George's Terrace.  The free Red CAT service includes a stop near the Playhouse Theatre on Pier Street.  The Red CAT operates every five minutes from 6.40am-6.20pm Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays), and hourly on the weekends between 8.30am and 5pm.
  The Perth Railway Station is just a short walk away.
  Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13
  
  Parking
  Under cover parking is available in the Law Chambers Carpark with Access via the laneway off Pier Street, along the right hand side of the theatre.  The carpark is only open for evening performances from 6:00pm to midnight and a fee is charged per vehicle.
  
  Access
  For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

• Price

  • Standard $55
  • Friends $50
  • Preview $45
  • Concession $45

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