Asylum by Ruth Fingret is on stage at The Greek Theatre in Marrickville this May
Inspired by the tragedy of statelessness, this play explores the choices people make to save their family when under pressure
Ruth Fingret’s script is ... very clever ... She not only shows the audience the narrative, but she asks them to think, to acknowledge their prejudices and question what they would do in the same situation.
4th Wall Reviews
Set against the back drop of large scale migration, this Asylum examines the personal story of Hajir, a young Lebanese man seeking asylum in Australia, and the family life of Craig, the immigration officer who will decide his fate.
As someone who can't comprehend what it would feel like to have to flee your country for your safety, the text makes the concept accessible to someone like me by looking past the cultural, economic, and social differences and focusing on common ground; the human experience.
Theatre Thoughts, Claira Prider
"Asylum is a poignant exploration of perceptions of home and safety and the ironies that it implies...
Australian Stage, Richard Cotter
Directed by Olga Tamara
Starring Chris Miller, Eli Saad, Levi Kenway, Dianne Weller, and Emma Burns.
Written by Ruth Fingret
To read more about our show and wonderful creative team please go to our website.
