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MOTION SICKNESS

by Michael Hill
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Sean has a terrible confession to make. He wants to tell his sister the unforgivable thing he has done, but just as he gathers the courage to walk through the door of the building where she works, the ground begins to shake and the walls begin to crack.

Motion Sickness tracks the interconnecting stories of nine young city-dwellers. Sibling rivalry, ambition, fear and the promise of something better fuel their struggle to cope with the ever-increasing speed of daily life, with its media saturation and high expectations. But these everyday stresses are thrown into relief by a devastating earthquake that changes all their lives.

Cast
9 (female 5, male 4)
Length 75 minutes
Style Naturalistic drama

 

Previous productions

2004   Urban Myth Theatre of Youth, Odeon Theatre, Norwood, SA

Reviews/comments

‘[A] finely crafted ensemble piece.’ Simon Slade, Adelaide Theatre Guide, October 20, 2004

What's in the Resources pack?

  • The play
  • Production rights information
  • From page to stage: a teacher's guide to navigating the production rights process
  • Notes on the main characters
  • Production photos from Urban Myth (2004)
  • What the selection panel said
  • A short biography of the playwright
  • An audio interview with the playwright