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ATYP'S 2010 SEASON ANNOUNCED

On Monday, 16 December atyp’s Studio1 was alive with festive lights and the hubbub of Christmas cheer as we signed off on 2009 and launched our 2010 program.

In 2010 we are proud to present five plays to challenge your expectations of youth theatre. The season is supported by one of the most diverse theatre development programs in the country. Whatever your background, whether you like telling tales or listening to others, we hope there is something here for you.

Play One: The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc New York

See a young cast bring sixty characters to life with disarming simplicity. This is theatrical journalism at its very best.

Suitable for ages 15 + 

atyp Studio 1, The Wharf from March 11 - 27

Play Two: House on Fire by Debra Oswald 

A hilarious new offering from Australia’s master of teen theatre, House on Fire is guaranteed to put a smile on your lips and light a small flame in your heart.

Suitable for ages 12+ 

atyp Studio 1, The Wharf from June 2 - 19 

Play Three: Tusk Tusk by Polly Stenham Co-produced with Sydney Theatre Company as part of its Next Stage program

Elliot and Maggie should be having fun. Their friends are. But these two teens are stuck at home with the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Directed by Shannon Murphy

Suitable for ages 14 +

Wharf 1, Sydney Theatre Company from August 13 - September 4

Play Four:Rio Saki and Other Falling Debris by Shaun Charles

This iconic Australian grunge play rips the lid off the lives of six young adults counting down to the end of the world.

Recommended for MA 16+

atyp Studio 1, The Wharf from September 2 - 18

Play Five: Desiree Din and the Red Forest by Maxine Mellor

 From the magical mind of young playwright Maxine Mellor comes a fairy-story for a new generation. A play you can bring your parents to, but watch out, some parts are scary as. 

Suitable for ages 8+

atyp Studio 1, The Wharf from November 25–December 12

The full 2010 program is on our website. Click here to have a look! 

We have a huge range of activities running next year, from our home in Sydney and across Australia.

One of the most exciting things about working with young people is that you never know what extraordinary talent will walk through the door. There are few other companies in Australia that can boast discovering as much ‘talent’ as atyp. Having said that there is one key element to enable this to happen. The door has to be open.Next year you’ll find our door open almost every day of the year. From workshops in the afternoons and Saturdays, to rehearsals in the evenings and Sundays, to performances most nights. There will always be something to spark your interest.

Our year begins with a bang from the 4th of January with a huge holiday workshop program that runs over three weeks. It would make a great Christmas present if you’re looking for something a little different.

From all of us at Australian Theatre for Young People we wish you a very merry Christmas. May 2010 be filled with good health, happiness and fabulous theatre.

Very best wishes

Fraser Corfield, Artistic Director



Download the 2010 Season Brochure here

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