An artefact passes from hand to hand, carrying the stories of the people whose lives it touches. A curator becomes entangled in a murder mystery, with an artefact providing the only clue. As lives and histories intertwine, questions of ownership, truth and belonging begin to surface.
Whimsical yet sobering, Maireener Speaks explores the theft of cultural artefacts and the stories museums tell. Blending intrigue, humour and uncomfortable questions, John Harding’s new play invites us to consider what objects carry with them – and whose voices we hear when their histories are told.
Directed by Glenn Shea, with dramaturgy by Chris Mead and cultural consultation by Gaye Sculthorpe. Featuring Phoebe Grainer, Teresa Moore, Siem Putland, Corey Saylor-Brunskill, Glenn Shea and Nathan Wright.
Tickets are free, but places are limited so please reserve your place.
