The Rain Maker - Live performance - Tailem Bend
About
Set in football club, The RAIN MAKER depicts the struggles of two young players and their coach. Star footballer Billy Jackson is destined for a future in AFL but events are threatening to derail his dream. His step father is abusive and when his mother receives a cancer diagnosis Billy assumes the role of carer to his mother and younger siblings. Billy’s dreams of playing AFL evaporate along with a relationship with Lark.Meanwhile his friend Howie is the target of bullying. And as a male dancer living in a small country town, the bullying is taking its toll. Joining the football club helps, but its only when Howie seeks counselling that he recovers his self-esteem, mental health and identity.
Coach and mentor Barry Wikileaks supports the players, but he too is preoccupied. The club hasn’t made finals in three years and the committee are threatening to replace him with AFL great Bernard Merriton
Location
Tailem Bend Football Club
TAILEM BEND SA 5260