What is the Matter with Mary Jane?
| Studio One, UNSW
| 31st July - 4th August, 2018
| Story by Sancia Robinson
| Written by Wendy Harmer
| Directed by Jo Bradley
| Produced by Liam Jarvis
| Designed by Sarah Stormont
| Stage Managed by Sophie Giese
| 31st July - 4th August, 2018
| Story by Sancia Robinson
| Written by Wendy Harmer
| Directed by Jo Bradley
| Produced by Liam Jarvis
| Designed by Sarah Stormont
| Stage Managed by Sophie Giese
Sancia is your typical sixteen year old. She fights with her mum, hits the gym, and hangs out with her friends. Her favourite food is chocolate, she loves trashy magazines and she’s obsessed with celebrities. On top of her busy social life, she also does well in school: “I was already a good student, top marks in Physics, Chem and Maths, but if dieting were a subject, I would have topped the state.”
This one-woman show is a fierce, sardonic, no-holds barred look at the experience of one woman battling with Anorexia and Bulimia. Both a devastating drama, and a heart wrenching black comedy, this raw and honest work exposes the painful reality of an under-discussed mental illness that affects 15% of Australian women. One talented and charismatic actress will take us on Sancia’s journey in this intimate extended monologue, talking them through her every thought and feeling as she goes on this compelling journey of sickness and recovery.
Often studied in schools, ‘What is the Matter with Mary Jane?’ has become a highly regarded play in contemporary Australian theatre. Based on the true story of Sancia Robinson and written by acclaimed Australian comedian Wendy Harmer, this rarely performed, powerful piece of writing is not one to be missed
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Trigger warning: this show may be distressing for those who have been affected by eating disorders, viewer discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can find support at the following places:
The Butterfly Foundation // thebutterflyfoundation.org.au // 1800 33 4673
For more information of eating disorders, see:
Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders // cedd.org.au
This one-woman show is a fierce, sardonic, no-holds barred look at the experience of one woman battling with Anorexia and Bulimia. Both a devastating drama, and a heart wrenching black comedy, this raw and honest work exposes the painful reality of an under-discussed mental illness that affects 15% of Australian women. One talented and charismatic actress will take us on Sancia’s journey in this intimate extended monologue, talking them through her every thought and feeling as she goes on this compelling journey of sickness and recovery.
Often studied in schools, ‘What is the Matter with Mary Jane?’ has become a highly regarded play in contemporary Australian theatre. Based on the true story of Sancia Robinson and written by acclaimed Australian comedian Wendy Harmer, this rarely performed, powerful piece of writing is not one to be missed
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Trigger warning: this show may be distressing for those who have been affected by eating disorders, viewer discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can find support at the following places:
The Butterfly Foundation // thebutterflyfoundation.org.au // 1800 33 4673
For more information of eating disorders, see:
Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders // cedd.org.au
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Cast
MARY JANE: Claire Crighton |
Crew
Director: Jo Bradley Producer: Liam Jarvis Lead Designer: Sarah Stormont Assistant Director: Priscilla Issa Sensitivity Reader: Saria Adele Green Stage Manager: Sophie Giese Set Designer: Ro Roberts Graphic Designer: Elliot Ulm Sound Designer: Elizabeth Chua Makeup Designer: Tara Buckley Videographer: Daniel Pollock Publicity: Jordan Mah Publicity Mentor: Lise Gluckman Assistant Producer: Tia Haes Assistant Stage Manager: Kashish Mahbubani Assistant Set Designer: Oliver Williams |