Performance explores Stolen Generations

A theatrical production that examines the Stolen Generations from the perspective of four Noongar men across three generations will be at Horsham Town Hall on Tuesday.

The production of HART includes Ian Michael, winner of Melbourne Fringe Best Emerging Indigenous Artist award for his performance in the show.

The performance is part of Horsham Town Hall performing arts centre’s 2018 theatre season.

Town hall marketing co-ordinator and HART programmer Charee Smith said the production was ‘an incredible’ piece of theatre.

“It will evoke so many different emotions, particularly as our region’s ongoing legacy of our own connections to the Stolen Generations,” she said.

“I was fortunate enough to see this production when it was pitched at Showcase, an annual theatre brokering event where programmers can procure touring productions for venues.

“I was transfixed by the storytelling and incredible acting portrayed by Ian Michael.

“I would highly recommend this production and encourage all to attend.”

HART director Penny Harpham said she shared Michael’s passion for the project.

“Making HART has been a way for us to educate each other, to keep informed, and to create a considered and highly personal shared experience,” she said.

Horsham Town Hall is offering an introductory offer to the 2018 theatre season and all tickets for HART, which it is presenting alongside She Said Theatre, are $25. People can buy tickets online at horshamtownhall.com.au or by phoning 5382 9555.