The new Australian play Hells Gates premieres at the Geelong Arts Centre from August 10-12. Hells Gates is from the Green Room award-winning team of story makers at The Space Company, created and produced by Joel Carnegie. Drawn from verbatim sources in the wake of a mass whale rescue, Hells Gates follows the remarkable true story of a Tasmanian coastal community caught in the depths of an ecological crisis.
The live production stars Louise Siversen (Heartbreak Choir, House Husbands, Prisoner) Natalie O’Donnell (Come From Away, Next to Normal) and Matu Ngaropo (George Washington in Hamilton).
This new Australian work details the extraordinary bravery of Tasmanian locals, anglers, park rangers and state-wide emergency services, defining what can be achieved in the face of adversity. A truly authentic moment in time that left a profound impact on the way the people of Strahan (Tasmania) see the world around them. Hells Gates was supported in its development by Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine grant program.
Performance Details: August 10, 11, 12 at 7.30pm and August 12 at 1pm. Venue: The Story House, Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong. Tickets: $45/$40/$29. Duration: 70 minutes. Show Warning: Strong language, adult themes and use of smoke. Recommended for ages 15+. www.geelongartscentre.org.au

• Cheryl Threadgold