LINES

by Pamela Carter

(Developed with Jay Miller)

PEACE IS JUST A GAP BETWEEN WARS

Four young soldiers lie awake in their barracks.

Their thoughts turn to war, to violence, to heroism. But on the inside, their minds wage a war on themselves and each other.

In 2013, after 12 years of war, the Australian Army ceased active combat duties in Afghanistan. What happens to new recruits, trained up and ready for combat, when there is no war to fight?

Pamela Carter’s thrilling new play is about young men who are searching for a sense of meaning, identity, security and family.

Who do we get to fight our wars? And how do we recruit them? These questions sit at the heart of LINES.

This is the Australian premiere of LINES

 Australian adaptation by Pamela Carter

Featuring: Rashidi Edward, Matt Crook, Stuart Fong and Jim Smith | Director: Corey McMahon | Associate Producer: Sophie Bruhn | Associate Designer: Olivia Zanchetta | Original Design Concept: Ailsa Paterson | Lighting Designer: Chris Petridis | Movement Choreographer: Roz Hervey | Composer: James Oborn

THIS PRODUCTION HAS NOW CLOSED

(Click HERE for rehearsal and production photos)

WHAT THE REVIEWERS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT LINES

"In this debut production from newly-formed Adelaide company, Theatre Republic, artistic director Corey McMahon has enlisted an excellent cast and technical crew, drilling this fast-moving study of class, power and masculinity to its theatrical best" Murray Bramwell, The Australian

"Theatre Republic brings fresh energy to SA’s theatre scene with its fast-paced debut production exposing the tensions and bonds of four young soldiers experiencing the rigours of army training" Greg Elliot, InDaily

Winner of the ‘Best Ensemble’ award at the ATG Awards, 2018

Nominated in the ‘Best Group - Professional’ category by the Adelaide Critics’ Circle, 2018

Nominated in Murray Bramwell’s Top 5 for 2018: Best Production, Best Supporting Performance (Jim Smith, Matt Crook), Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design