Reva and her mother belong to a repressive religious sect lying deep in the woods. They are trapped in an enclave where punishment and control are the norms, and the erasure of identity is taken to extremes. Will Reva awaken and gain freedom – or is her fate already determined?
Award-winning director Cassandra Fumi leads us through an extraordinary story that features a dynamic multi-character performance by the luminous Ellen Marning. This bold new verse drama offers a compelling take on defying beliefs that bind, and leaving demons behind.
WRITER: Eliza Dune Daiza
DIRECTOR: Cassandra Fumi
PRODUCER: Rachel Edward
CO-PRODUCER: Eliza Dune Daiza
PERFORMER: Ellen Marning
DRAMATURG: Russell Bywater
SET/COSTUME DESIGN: Nathan Burmeister
SOUND DESIGN: Elissa Goodrich
LIGHTING DESIGN: TBC
STAGE MANAGER/OPERATOR: Katy Munroe Farlie
HERO IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHER: Darren Gill
“Eliza Dune Daiza traverses the complexities and delicacies of identity, belonging and existence, with language at once tender and strong, evocative and visually arresting. This will take you places you didn’t know you needed to go.”
“Cassandra Fumi directs with commendable attention to detail while leaving ample room for the text and performances to fully register.”
“Cassandra Fumi’s talented direction, informed by an intimate knowledge of interesting avant garde stages, both in Melbourne and internationally, brings all the elements together and the overall impression is of a stylish, enjoyable, accessible and contemporary take on our moment, which resonates into the past.”
“Ellen Marning as Queen Margaret is a force of nature, embodying raw power and ferocity.”
Content contains references to: death, loss, femicide, gendered violence, coercive control, religious abuse, voyeurism, child punishment, addiction, alcohol/drug use.
Visual Ratings: 50%
Aural Ratings: 75%
Suitable Age: 16+, with parental discretion
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Enclave was written and developed during the La Mama 2024 Pathways Writing Intensive. It is a recipient of the City of Melbourne Arts Grants and received in-kind support from Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Rooms Program.
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