Young People’s Theatre Newcastle

2018 Production // 1 june to 9 June 2018

Hinterland by Matt Cameron

Afraid of the dark and plagued by power failure, Henry Quealy is living in the shadow of terror. Returning one day from his job as a door-to-door salesman selling doors, Henry discovers a hitherto hidden portal in the wall of his home. The government declares Henry a shadow of his former self — literally — and he is taken away through the mystery door. Hinterland is a satirical comedy about the divided self and the paranoia of the insular state written by Australian Playwright, Matt Cameron.

Hinterland is presented by arrangement with Matt Cameron and the Australian Script Centre.

Presented by Lindsay Street Players in association with the Young People’s Theatre, Newcastle INC
Director: Patrick Campbell
Assistant Director: Riley McLean
Audience Suitability: Teen, young adult, adult
Style: Poetic/Magical realism
Performance Dates: 1 – 9 June 2018
Duration: 2 hours (plus a 20 minute interval)

Attention secondary Drama and English teachers!  A teacher resource pack for Drama and English studies, has been posted and emailed to local secondary schools. The teacher resource has been developed by our Artistic Director, Aaron Taylor (BTeach(Sec.)/Arts), and will assist in identifying curriculum areas where this production is relevant. Please email boxoffice@ypt.org.au if you would like to receive this resource.