Metamorphoses

Mary Zimmerman's play Metamorphoses is based on the fifteen-volume work of Greek myths written by the ancient Roman poet Ovid. Zimmerman selected ten myths that explicitly explore transformation. Zimmerman spins wicked humour, witty dialogue and emotional complexity to bring these myths to life for the stage. From lovers who, at the moment of their death become kingfishers; from a young girl becoming a star field of tears; to a greedy man consuming himself from hunger and another who everything she touches turns to gold; and from humans who, for one reason or another, become immortal. At its heart Metamorphoses explores death and the idea of death not being an end but a beginning of something ‘other’. From comedy to the absurd to the taboo it invites the audience to listen deeply, oftentimes asking us to sit uncomfortably with ambivalence and also with compassion.

Director Linda Luke, Assistant Director Byron Davis, with the 3rd year cast and creative technical team, examined this gem of a play - that was written by Zimmerman in 2002, inspired by a poet from over 2000 years ago - and they asked themselves, how is it relevant to our lives in 2022? How are these stories - cradled in myth - reflections of our contemporary life?  We cannot wait to share with you, our audience, the results!

Written (or Devised) by: Mary Zimmerman

Director: Linda Luke

Assistant Director: Byron Davis

Cast: Adam Al Kuheli, Chloe Begbie, Amy Clapham-Turnball, Clementine de la Hunty, Patrick Ferrer, Zachary Hanlon, Elise Holland, Domenic Hort, Andrew Lewis, Brooke Salisbury, Hannah Schibeci, Angel Sunil, Liam Wagstaffe

Production Manager: Ellie Wedgwood

Stage Managers: Ellie Wedgwood, George Brooks, Maya Ascaino

Sound Design: George Brooks, Linda Luke and Team

Lighting Design team: Karen Norris and CAPA216 Students

Sound/ AV Operator: George Brooks

Date:             Thursday 9th June - Saturday 11th June

Location:      Building 29 Theatre G02
                       University of Wollongong
                       Northfields Ave
                       NSW 2522

Phone:          02 4221 4354

Email:            assh-events@uow.edu.au

For more information, please see the TAEM Performance website  

Please be advised that this production has a COVID-Safe plan in place to reduce risk of potential virus transmission. If you are unwell or displaying cold and flu type symptoms, including coughing, you will not be permitted entry. Refunds will be issued if you are unwell and unable to attend.

No tickets will be available at the door - all tickets must be purchased through this site.