LA MAMA PRESENTS

Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt

Three old friends have booked a luxurious Airbnb in isolated bushland for a long-awaited catchup. This weekend is dedicated to self-care, top-shelf wine, slow cooking and the chance to relax and reconnect. But as a storm picks up outside their rented cottage, they start to wonder if they are indeed alone...

Shortlisted for the 2023 Patrick White Playwrights Award, Nicola Watson's dark new comedy takes aim at privilege and status - asking us who we care about, and why.


Writer: Nicola Watson

Director: Margot Fenley

Producer: Hazel Pigrum

Stage Manager: Lexie Jaensch

Lighting Designer: Tom Vulcan

Sound Designer: Jack Burmeister

Image by Darren Gill

For Orlando directed by Margot Fenley

Margot Fenley directs the work with the creative ease of a painter or orchestra’s conductor – knowing exactly what action and what moment will perfectly balance with the next and how it will best serve the story.
Australian Arts Review
Director Margot Fenley crafts exquisite tableaux throughout and navigates the changing tones with ease...
Theatre First

Strong language, an accident with a knife, a small amount of fake blood, mentions intimate partner violence

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Accessibility Auslan Auslan Interpreted: 15 April, 6:30pm

Suitable Age: 16+

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This project has been generously supported by CreateSA, the Government of South Australia, and State Theatre Company South Australia.

We would like to acknowledge The Robert Salzer Foundation in supporting LA MAMA PRESENTS in 2026.