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ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS PERFORMANCE BENEFIT AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AND PREVENTION

"ENTHRALLING" — The New York Times

On February 7th 2009, Australia was ravaged by firestorms releasing the energy of 1500 atomic bombs. Inspired by interviews with survivors, journalists & psychologists, The Day the Sky Turned is a tribute to courage, humor amidst adversity and hope.

As fires sweep through the tinder dry country at speed, residents prepare for the usual summer bushfire season, unaware of the magnitude of the coming fires. By day’s end, fire has claimed 173 lives and destroyed an area of land 51 times the size of Manhattan. Examining the lives of 4 survivors and the mother of an arsonist, the play charts the journey from before the fire's arrival, to returning home & the rebuilding of lives & communities.

Join us in “a humbling & uplifting experience” (Arts Hub Australia) January 20 - 21 at THE TANK.

7pm Performance

8pm Reception at The Tank (Tim Tams and other Aussie treats will be served)


Written by Ali Kennedy Scott
Directed by Benita de Wit
Starring: Nicolle Bradford, Mark Dessaix, Alexis Fishman, Eleanor Handley, Ali Kennedy Scott
Creative Team: Brendan De La Hay, Isaac Hayward, Afsoon Pajoufar, Chris Thielking, Xuan Zhang
Produced by Hayden Anderson, Tekla Gaughan, Kit Goldstein Grant, Jennifer Greenfield, Ali Kennedy Scott, Zach Zamchick, Rikki Ziegelman

The Day the Sky Turned Black was originally directed by Adrian Barnes with music by Pat Wilson.

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