Play looks at living in isolation and how letters can help

A NEW play using real letters from real people in prison will visit Portarlington Neighbourhood House this weekend.

Presented by La Mama Theatre, To Lonely, with love, explores the act of letter writing and how the intimacy of the writtenword can bring light in the darkest moments.

Words have actions and once on the page, they cannot be taken back.

Compared with posting your thoughts and feelings fleetingly online, a letter is a deliberate and thoughtful means of communication, a piece of yourself floating in the in the ether hoping for connection.

The play looks at those living in isolation and how letters can help bring two lonely people out of their own personal prisons.

These real-life stories and characters are intertwined with outbursts of abstract pop culture moments told through bold and vibrant physical style.

Co-creator Jennifer Monk is an avid writer and has a large store of letters including several exchanged over many years with people incarcerated both in Australia and overseas.

The La Mama Mobile Program supports performers to take their show on the road and visit rural towns that might not normally have the opportunity to see live theatre.

To Lonely, with love will be at Portarlington Neighbourhood House on Saturday May 25 at 7pm. Tickets cost $5.