Following the 2003 bushfires in Victoria a very successful play was written capturing the personal stories of some of those involved. "Embers" was produced by the HotHouse Theatre in Wodonga and was the inspiration of Artistic Director, Campion Decent and social researcher, Les Hume. With "Embers" having finished it's Australian season and about to begin its international tour Les and Campion have decided to turn their attention to drought, so they have been travelling through rural NSW interviewing people on their experiences. While they were here in Hillston they managed to talk to about 9 different people and listen to their journeys. Not only is this helpful for the authenticity of the play but it can be therapudic for those involved.
It is certainly positive that some of these personal stories will be captured and portrayed in this unique way.
Hi Julie and Kel,
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely reading about your work and the interesting people you meet. Keep up the blog, I love it.
God bless,
Julie Holt