Events - 2013

Lockup

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*****5 STAR "Must see. Honest, gripping and at times scary production" "do yourself a favour.." - fringtalk.com ****1/2 " - The Advertiser Jason is about to begin his tertiary studies in 'Australian' history, when he gets drunk at an orientation party and takes what he believes to be an ‘ecstasy’ tablet. After exhibiting some anti-social behaviour, Jason is arrested and locked up for the night. There he meets Myerhold, a petty crim and Murray, a man struggling to come to terms with his Aboriginality. It is through this often hilarious but ultimately tragic incarceration that Jason learns the ‘lesson’ of his life. Lockup explores some seemingly intractable social issues (race, bullying, alcoholism) as three men of 'dubious' character are forced to confront their own demons. Lockup raises questions about race and identity, in an attempt to highlight the notions we use to avoid looking at ourselves. This ‘denial’ can be funny, but also exposes us to unavoidable tragedy. Written & Performed by Damien Richardson from Jack Irish, The Hard Word & City Homicide. Damien returns to the Adelaide Fringe after many years having performed in a sell out season of 'In The Belly of a Whale' in 1998.