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THE ALMIGHTY SOMETIMES
By Kendall Feaver
25-28 September 2024 | Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Anna is a young woman living with a mental illness. For as long as she can remember, she has lived her life hand-in-hand with her medication.
After discovering her childhood journals, filled with captivating and imaginative stories, Anna decides to take control of her life and her treatment, hoping to reclaim her identity, creativity and independence. But when Anna's world begins to spiral out of control, those closest to her start to question the wisdom of her decision.
The Almighty Sometimes shines a light on the complexities of living with a mental illness and the difficult decisions a parent has to make to save their child. It is a profound, funny, magical and moving portrait of a young woman striving to find herself and her place in the world.
We’re thrilled to be bringing Kendall Feaver’s multi award-winning play – in a brand-new production – to Adelaide this September at the Space Theatre.
Featuring: Simon Chandler, Tamara Lee, Emily Liu and Anna Steen | Director: Corey McMahon | Production Designer: Meg Wilson | Lighting Designer: Nic Mollison | Composer: Jason Sweeney | Producer: Annabel Matheson
We wish to acknowledge the support of Diané Ranck in helping make this production possible.
The Almighty Sometimes is supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (through Arts SA), the Adelaide Festival Centre and by donations made through the Australian Cultural Fund.
Nominated for the ‘Best Group - Professional’ award
by the Adelaide Critics’ Circle
WHAT THE REVIEWERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE ALMIGHTY SOMETIMES
“Theatre Republic are very good at finding high-calibre new Australian plays. Angus Cerini’s The Bleeding Tree comes to mind, as do the new works by Emily Steel. And here we are again. This excellent production of an outstanding play has only a short season – don’t let it go by. It is one of the highlights of the year”
Murray Bramwell, InReview
“Corey McMahon’s directing has a firm and polished hand, he hasn’t missed a moment. These four actors hold the space and tell the story with polished ease. The set, costume and lighting design are so good you really don’t notice them (that’s a compliment); production design by Meg Wilson, lighting design by Nic Mollison and the icing on the cake is Jason Sweeny’s energetic and disturbing music/soundscape”
Adrian Barnes, GLAM Adelaide
“This script is exceptional, and well deserving of the awards Kendall Feaver has garnered. This company has taken this absolute gift and presented it back to us in one of the more riveting productions of the year. A must see”
Arna Eyers-White, Barefoot Review
“The small but excellent ensemble all give superb performances. Emily Liu in the main role gives a flawless and fully rounded performance, supported by the other equally strong cast members. The direction by Corey McMahon is spot-on, allowing the actors to shine”
David Cronin, The Clothesline
