Shadows of Angels by Fleur Murphy
Wicked women, seductive sinners, vicious vixens – thanks to Hollywood the femme fatale is depicted as a curvaceous, red-lipped, glamorous blonde with a gun in her hand. Set within the city slums of Australia in 1929, Shadows of Angels explores the real femmes fatales of Australia.
Desperate lives, dangerous minds: Australia's female criminal will be held up to scrutiny in a gripping piece of theatre. It’s time to shatter that fantasy and discover the reality.
Written: Fleur Murphy
Directed: Chris Saxton
Cast: Kathryn Tohill, Jennie Dibley, H. Clare Callow, Michelle Myers,
Vaughn Rae, Damien Harrison, Myles Tankle & Emily Rowe
Reviews
"Everything was so perfect, faultless, mesmerising and riveting, it engaged me completely… Shadow of Angels is the perfect example of what TBC can offer… this is a play not to be missed!"
- Weekend Notes
"Wonderfully descriptive and carefully and meticulously executed, Shadows of Angels will leave you with a chill and a deeper understanding of these dark women of our past."
- The Theatre Nerd
The actor's secret: the joy of playing with gender
By H. Clare Callow (Archer Magazine - 16/10/14)
"Tall and solid, I am a strong woman, neither feminine nor masculine. Some people don’t know where to put me. This includes directors. From being cast as males since drama school, I’ve had a world open to me that very few get to experience: the joy of stepping into another gender’s shoes."
Photos Courtesy of Luke Cadden
