Theatia Podsie

Marion Doyle’s family farm is in the red and her mother Noreen is struggling with her new identity as a widow after the mysterious death of her husband, Pat. Marion plans to rekindle the mother-daughter relationship by moving Noreen into assisted living nearby to her home in the city but Noreen is adamant she is staying put. When activist Jennifer Young inserts herself into their lives, hoping to use Pat’s death as ammunition against more wind turbines in the area, Marion is morally opposed to her agenda. But if Marion helps to convince Noreen that staying on the farm is dangerous to her health, she might finally win her mother’s love.

This production was written by Megan J Riedl, directed by Jo Lusty, edited by Darren Roth and performed by Clare Hamer as Marion, Robyn Birrell as Noreen and Colleen Lawrence as Jennifer. Proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong through a COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage grant, this production was produced by Ryan O'Connor on behalf of Someone New Theatre Company as part of Theatia Podsie 2022.

Cee and Rosie plan a girl’s week away. Cee tries to tell Rosie how she feels, but they are interrupted when their friend Dan – whose family’s property they are staying on – arrives, bearing news of lockdowns and their being stranded. As the three friends try to decide what to do, Rosie makes eyes at Dan, and Cee realises her truth is maybe not so easily told. Cee tells Rosie her truth and the two women discuss love, liking, being liked, and what happens next – thanks to Shakespeare, an upside-down map, and Nick Cave blaring out of a car stereo.

Proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong through a COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage grant, this production was written by Glenn Saunders, directed by Jo Lusty, performed by Anna Faye as Cee, Colleen Lawrence as Rosie and Andy Steuart as Dan, edited by Darren Roth and produced by Ryan O'Connor on behalf of Someone New Theatre as part of Theatia Podsie 2022.