A black comedy about refugees

endorsed by Julian Burnside AO QC

BOOK TODAY www.SaltHouseTheatreCompany.com.au

NATIONAL MUSEUM AUSTRALIA CANBERRA

September 15th & October 4th

DARLING HARBOUR October 5th

CENTRAL COAST September 16th

& October 7th

NEWCASTLE October 6th

“This is a hilarious play.

It draws out two contradictory aspects of Australian culture.

It shows the traditional, genuine Australian instinct for hospitality and concern for those in need; and sets that against the current hysteria about refugees and, in particular, Muslim refugees.

And it captures the Australian capacity for hiding (and hiding from) our worst impulses and our worst conduct”

WRITTEN BY DANIEL WIDDOWSON

WORM FARMING

Don’t miss Australia’s new One Act Black Comedy about the refugee crisis.

Endorsed by Order of Australia recipient and member of the Queen’s Council, Julian Burnside.

"This is a hilarious play.

It draws out two contradictory aspects of Australian culture.

It shows the traditional, genuine Australian instinct for hospitality and concern for those in need; and sets that against the current hysteria about refugees and, in particular, Muslim refugees.

And it captures the Australian capacity for hiding (and hiding from) our worst impulses and our worst conduct.” ~ Julian Burnside AO QC

A hard working farming couple, their egotistical daughter, and disregarded son, are taking in a Syrian refugee… At least they’re trying

too. First they must impress the hard nosed representative from the Refugee Council of Australia. This will involve wearing pants, demonstrating a sensitive cultural awareness, keeping unwanted

boyfriends, girlfriends, and neighbours at bay, and ensuring everyone stays alive.

“The morbid and farcical elements in this play fit the exact requirements for a black, and in many ways, disturbing comedy. Worm Farming is dead on the money” ~ Terry Brady

Written by Australian of the Year finalist (Daniel Widdowson), Worm Farming will only be performing 6 shows in 2017. Two in Canberra,

one in Sydney, two on the Central Coast, and one in Newcastle.

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE TOUR of

"Irreverent theatre that takes no prisoners! “ ~ Kate Foy.

Salt House Theatre Company was established in February of 2016. It has successfully produced three major productions in that time, including a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. This was attended by the last Austen descendant to grow up in the family home, Caroline Jane

Knight. The adaptation was published late 2016.

Salt House Business Manager (Leia Widdowson) has previously worked on Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway premiere production of Puccini’s La Boheme. Her husband (Salt House Artistic Director) is currently undertaking a

Doctorate in Theology & the Arts.

Worm Farming will begin rehearsals at the beginning of August before launching this 6 show tour. It is the intention of Salt House Theatre

Company to take the show on a National tour in 2018.

"An interesting satirical comedy about Australian’s response to external perceived threats and our inherent xenophobia.” ~ David Burton

“Worm Farming is very good at delivering what it promises – black comedy.” ~ Terry Brady