PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Alice and Patrick are conscientious and thoughtful, educated and open-minded, and that’s how they’ve raised their son, Joe. One evening, Joe’s teacher arrives to tell them that Joe is in trouble. Detained by police, he has committed an act of vandalism. Against the local mosque.

Fury pushes into controversial territory: where personal sacrifice and responsibility are pitted against political correctness, and “good” people must confront the limitations of their empathy in the face of terror.

Are the children who are inheriting the world forced to place pragmatism ahead of conscience, or are idealism and hope the only way forward?

Fury is a scintillating, often hilarious and profoundly provocative work from one of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights. Following the critical success of American Song in 2017, Red Stitch is thrilled to re-ignite the relationship with Joanna Murray-Smith to bring Melbourne audiences this phenomenal new play.

CAST & CREATIVES

Writer Joanna Murray-Smith
Directors Ella Caldwell & Brett Cousins
Set & Costume Design Chloe Greaves
Lighting Design Kris Chainey
Sound Design THE SWEATS
Assistant Director Casey Fillips
Design Assistant Alexander Rothnie
Stage Manager Hannah Bullen
Assistant Stage Manager Hayden Collins

Cast
Danielle Carter
Chris Connelly
Shayne Francis
Joe Petruzzi
Dushan Philips
Sean Rees-Wemyss

DATES & TICKETS

Previews 29 May - 5 Jun | Season 6 Jun - 1 Jul

Wed - Sat 8pm
Sun 6.30pm
Sat Matinee 2pm

“…a timely and well-turned issues play, with enough realism and psychological drama, enough of the tissue of life, to move, unsettle and entertain.” 
★★★★
- The Age -

“So complex, so nuanced and detailed…a fascinating, insightful, salutary story.”
– The Australian -

“…pithy and pointed, insightful and invigorating. Fury is a bold, provocative and brilliant work with some powerhouse performances you are unlikely to forget…”
– The Blurb -

“Relevant, contemporary and edgy…this is theatre with a message…the performances given are faultless…” 
– The Melbourne Critique -

“This is sharply observed, clever and disturbing drama… An extraordinary play that Red Stitch could not have timed better.” 
– Australian Stage -

Promotional photo by Robert Blackburn & Work Art Life Studios.