From Darkness

Title: From Darkness
Author: Oliver, Steven
Price: $25.95

A gripping, darkly funny drama about a spiritual force and a familys need to connect with it.

SYNOPSIS

Its the anniversary of Vinnies death. His brother, 17-year old Preston is being visited by spirits seemingly tormenting him while he sleeps. His sister, Akira buries her pain in her phone. Their father, Eric, is in denial and their mother, Abigail, is numbing her pain with drink, while Nan is coping with it all by talking a lot. Theres no denying that Prestons on the cusp of something otherworldly. The familys disconnect from each other and the world has gone on long enough. Its time to purge the past to embrace the present, if theyre to have a future, and an encounter with spirits might just be the catalyst they all need. Steven Olivers deeply moving new play deep-dives into contemporary family politics and the connection between culture, grief and our humanity, with Olivers signature aplomb.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

From Darkness was first produced by La Boite and Brisbane Festival premiering at La Boite on September 7, 2019

THEMES: Spirituality, Family, Grieving
LENGTH: 70 minutes
CAST SIZE: 5
CHARACTER AGES: 1650+
SUITABLE FOR: Senior Years & Adults

Publication date: 01/11/2020
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781922424150
Publishing status: AU Dropshipping