Suckerpunch Theatre
Plays that pack a punch.
Welcome.
We are a new theatre company, planning to tour regional Victoria and beyond, with funny, moving, and dramatic plays that entertain and speak to the heart. And if our plays can also make communities speak to each other - about issues that affect us all both individually and as a community, that’s even better.
Our first play to tour in 2022 is ’The Savages of Wirramai”, directed by Kevin Summers. With a cast of six talented and experienced actors, including the legendary Don Bridges, we’re tremendously excited at the prospect of bringing this play to the north east of the state. The tour will be covering Shepparton, south through the Macedon/Bendigo region, Mornington Peninsula, and the Wedge Theatre in Sale. Opening at La Mama in 2014, ‘The Savages of Wirramai’ received four and five stars from Artshub and Theatrepeople. See below for more information and reviews. A Q and A session will also be provided on request, for those wanting to explore the themes of this play afterwards.
Please get in touch if you are interested in your town being part of this exceptional season, and for future audiences wherever you may be - we look forward to meeting you soon.
Best,
Sandy Fairthorne, and the cast and crew
Upcoming Tour:
Regional VIctoria
APRIL / MAY 2022
The Savages of Wirramai
Please watch this 2 minute promo video below for The Savages of Wirramai:
The Savages of Wirramai - Crying Chair Theatre, Sydney
Directed by Kate Bookallil
Cast: Luke Davis, Joanne Booth, Steven Monteith, Christine Greenough, Emma Dalton, Mel Day
The Savages of Wirramai - La Mama, Melbourne
Directed by Kevin Summers
Cast: Liam Gilllespie, Anna den Hartog, Kirsty Snowden, Kirsty Child, David Macrae, Cherie Mills
“The Savages of Wirramai penetrates to a place of real honesty and vulnerability.”
“⭑⭑⭑⭑”
-Raphael Solarsh for ArtsHub
“If you’re wanting to support quality, original Australian theatre (which you should) I can thoroughly recommend La Mama’s The Savages of Wirramai.”
-Kris Weber for Theatre People
“As a piece of intense theatre it was simply outstanding.”
-Colin Mockett for Entertainment Geelong
Playwright, producer and director
Sandy Fairthorne is the founder and director of Suckerpunch Theatre. She has directed, written and produced plays since 2007. Her works are centred around the frailties of the human condition and the joys and challenges of families and relationships.
Above: with cast of “The Memory of Water” by Shelagh Stephenson directed by Sandy for Torquay Theatre Troupe.
From left: Kathryn O’Neill, Skye Staude, and Frankie Swinthinbanke
Bec Barnett, touring coordinator
Bec trained in acting at the Centre for the Performing Arts in Adelaide. She has since worked as an actor for various stage, TV and film productions, as well as producing and touring plays throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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