O, Ophelia - Creative Development Showcase
About
Ophelia is a walking tragedy, her fate dictated by circumstances of misfortune, grief and naivety. She is the unwanted daughter of a loveless, turmoiltuous marriage - grappling with her identity amidst the crucial teenage years. Enter Hamish; an aloof, mysterious older boy with a penchant for chaos and eyes for Ophelia. He drags her into his underworld, and slowly erodes her agency, identity and prospects for the future. This modern tale of codependent relationships explores themes of coercive control and emotional abuse in young relationships, shedding light upon these important themes.Amber Grossmann is a young theatre maker, and the artistic director of her company Overall Arts. She is also currently a writer in residence for JUTE. The inception of O Ophelia began in 2021 cohort of WriteSparks, and has grown exponentially under the guidance of Kathryn Ash.
The creative development of O Ophelia is a coproduction between JUTE Theatre Company, and Overall Arts.
Location
Bulmba-Ja
96 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870