Presented by Country Arts SA, Siren Theatre Co and Critical Stages Touring, The End of Winter is touring to Robe for one night only, Wednesday, October 18, as part of its Shows on the Road program. This exquisite new one-woman play asks us to contemplate the death of a season. Poetic and thought-provoking, it leans into the most significant issue of our time \u2013 climate change.<\/p>\n
In hot, bushfire-prone Australia our winters are becoming warmer and shorter. Will climate change erase winter leaving it to exist only in fairy tales, paintings, and historical accounts?<\/p>\n
Written by award-winning playwright Noelle Janaczewska in the wake of the devastation of the 2019 bush fires, The End of Winter takes us to Antarctica, Thredbo and even a local ice rink all in search of the cold.<\/p>\n
Performed with gentle humour by Jane Phegan (Heartbreak High 2022), this love letter to the cold has received critical acclaim. Chosen by the Country Arts SA Robe Presenter Group, The End of Winter will perform to audiences who have a strong connection to seasons.<\/p>\n
Robe Presenter Group spokesperson Marcia Dening said for those of us who live in the regions and rely on consistent weather patterns, the current climate crises are all too real. \u201cThe End of Winter is a heartfelt and entertaining piece of theatre that speaks to our lived experiences. Come along to this acclaimed production and enjoy a cuppa with us and the company after the show,\u201d Marcia said.<\/p>\n