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What we inherit can haunt us. What we voice can change us.
More details“..a down-to-earth piece that deserves the widest possible audience... a remarkable and vivid portrait”
“Hello? Mum? I’m calling from the future…”
Spanning decades and continents, Never Always Ever Was follows Danny, a restless young man from Belfast searching for purpose and adventure, and Julia, a Port Fairy local determined to turn her passion for environmental conservation into meaningful action. Their chance meeting on New Year’s Eve 1989 sets in motion a story that ripples across generations. Two performers embody a vivid tapestry of interconnected characters, accompanied by live music woven through the work’s shifting landscapes. Never Always Ever Was is an intimate and hopeful exploration of what we inherit, what we leave behind, and what it means to call somewhere home.
Writer: Fleur Murphy
Director: Tom Royce-Hampton
Performer: Amanda La Bonte
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“a compelling production...phenomenal”
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“Royce-Hampton's direction elicits great performances”
“an engaging performance that will delight audiences of all ages with its unique, multifaceted approach to storytelling”
Infrequent coarse language, grief and loss, mental health issues, natural disasters
Visual Ratings: 50%
Aural Ratings: 50%
Suitable Age: 15+
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Never Always Ever Was was commissioned by c21 Theatre with support from the National Celtic Folk Festival. Its development has been made possible through the generous support of the British Council’s Connections Through Culture Grant, British Council Northern Ireland, the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation, City of Greater Geelong, Geelong Arts Centre, Culture Ireland and Regional Arts Victoria.
The 2027 season is presented with the support of La Mama, Geelong Arts Centre and Regional Arts Victoria.
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One day. Three people. Consequences that last his lifetime.
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Born 1752 as a Friend. Reborn 1776 as a foe. Reawakened as what in 2027?
More detailsLa Mama Presents 2027 has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
