A Observe from Dylan, 16 Could

16.05.24

G’day people,

Dylan right here—Griffin’s Literary Supervisor and resident ceramics fanatic. Together with Literary Affiliate Julian Larnach, we’re the primary port of name for playwrights—guaranteeing easy crusing for performs throughout the improvement course of and guiding them gently into dock.

Proper now, the Griffin crew is strapping on our goggles, slipping on our flower swimming caps and debating the deserves of Speedos as we put together for swim to begin rehearsals in June. Ellen van Neerven’s beautiful play deftly explores Blak id and gender with poetry and perception, that includes a breakout efficiency from Dani Sibosado. Don’t be left on the facet of the pool (like me on the Yr 8 swimming carnival)—take the dive and be part of us at Carriageworks in July!

We’re additionally hurtling in direction of the Finish of Monetary Yr, the place you’ve got the possibility to assist us deliver new Australian tales to the stage. It is perhaps bandied about lots, however each bit really does depend, and there’s no donation too small in direction of ferrying the Subsequent Massive Factor to the stage. Griffin is on the frontline of conversations occurring on stage nationally (who can neglect Angus Cerini’s The Bleeding Tree or Meyne Wyatt’s searing Metropolis of Gold?) and even throughout the globe (Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie #amirite?); these are tales about us, by us, for us—due to you!

Anywho, I’m off to re-arrange my ceramics cabinet—and browse a play or two!

See you in a lobby quickly, palz!
Dylan

Dylan Van Den Berg
Literary Supervisor