Q the Locals and Ribix Productions present
Legacies
2 Aug 23
The Q
12+
by Rachel Pengilly
There were once six Scottish lads who stowed away on a ship, chasing dreams of adventure…
Overview
Date
2–5 Aug 2023
Sessions
2pm & 7.30pm
Venue
The Q
Running time
120 mins, incl. 20 min interval
Audience advice
Contains mild language and some scenes that may distress young children. This is a true story that some audience members may find troubling. Recommended for ages 12+.
Tickets
$30 – $50
Concession tickets must show ID
Description
Classification
It’s 1868, in the middle of the ocean, and Captain Watt has just discovered six young stowaways on board his ship. Inspired by grand sailors’ tales, they seek buried treasure, mermaids, sword fights… and an elusive cuttlefish. It’s too late to send them back and so, with a command from the Captain, their thrilling seafaring adventure begins. The winter seas are dangerous, food is scarce, and the sailors are unfriendly. When the ship becomes stuck in ice fields, the stowaways will have to grapple with an impossible choice: remain aboard where they are not welcome or set out into uncharted frozen territory.
New from playwright Rachel Pengilly, with original music by Shannon Parnell, Legacies brings together powerful storytelling and physical theatre. Based on the true story of the Arran Stowaways, Legacies probes the depths of resilience and friendship… and how the choices you make shape the legacy you leave.
Please note: The performance at 2pm on Saturday 5th August will be sensory-friendly, with an Auslan Interpreter.
Playwright/Director Rachel Pengilly
Composer Shannon Parnell
Movement Director Hannah Pengilly