The Lifespan of a Fact
About
The Lifespan of a Fact follows Jim Fingal, an ambitious young fact-checker assigned to verify an essay by celebrated author John D'Agata. Jim soon discovers significant factual inaccuracies, which John defends as necessary for emotional impact. Their editor, Emily Penrose, must mediate between their opposing perspectives under a tight publishing deadline. The play explores the tension between journalistic integrity and artistic license, unfolding over a single, high - pressure weekend.Duration: 90 minutes, no interval
Content Warning: Mild coarse language
Trigger Warning: Contains mentions of suicide
Dates
Friday 1 May 2026 - Saturday 16 May 2026 (UTC+10)Location
Wollongong Workshop Theatre
190 Gipps Rd, Gwynneville NSW 2500