OBSERVER: The Aevum Valley
Pictured: Rouzbeh Nadjar (Ben the Survivalist), Melanie Tsimbas (Jane the Skeptic), Louisa Cusumano (May the Navigator), Sacha Brown (Laura the Leader), Stella Heard (Fiona the Seer), Jay Gold (Axle the Sadist) and Stella Klironomakis (Uma the Heretic) in The Aevum Valley.
The Aevum Valley, an original new horror play by VCA Theatre alumni and emerging artist Tom Weinert, is being presented at The MC Showroom, Prahran from February 25 to March 1.
‘The Aevum Valley’ is described as a sensory, immersive piece and, ‘a sinister, twisted tale of a group of seven cultists who endeavour into the wilderness in the search for eternal life. An homage to classic 70s horror with live and filmed elements, The Aevum Valley creates a terrifying and immersive atmosphere for those who dare to come and see what lurks beyond.
“What does it mean to be a pawn in the name of something greater? Would you defy the powers that be to protect your moral compass?”
The themes of Tom Weinert’s debut play are said to explore: “Power- cheating death, seeking something greater than yourself, no matter the cost, and no matter how much it changes you.
“The depiction of an active cult also depicts loss of identity at the hands of an authoritative power and dependency on ‘roles’ in a community, ringing true to the political status of the world.
“What does it mean to be a pawn in the name of something greater? would you defy the powers that be in the name of your morals?
“This is an age-old question that can’t be answered unless thrown in a dire situation, often leading to embracing your most primal impulses.”
Performance Season: February 25 to March 1
Venue: The MC Showroom, L1, 50 Clifton St, Prahran
Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1332201
Cheryl Threadgold