A Room of One’s Own is an extended essay written by Virginia Woolf. It is based on a series of lectures Woolf gave at two women’s colleges at Cambridge University in 1928. The lectures employ a fictional narrator and narrative and they explore the idea of ‘women and fiction’. It argues space for women writers, both figuratively and literally, in the world of literature that is often dominated by men.

 Sentient Theatre’s inaugural performance of A Room of One's Own is directed by, and translated and to stage, by Peta Hanranhan. Virginia Woolf's essay was beautifully bought to the stage in this production performed by Anna Kennedy, Jackson Trickett, Carolyn Bock and Marissa O’Reilly

The ideas and arguments were successfully portrayed and it was amazing to see how relevant Virginia Woolf's writings are still today. However, I felt it often delved too deeply into the intellectual and the academic in an attempt to make it more accessible to people unfamiliar with the ideas and arguments of Woolf's work.

It was extremely wordy, visually quite still and unchanging, and I often found myself drifting off into my own thoughts. I would have loved to see a change in mood and energy in this piece to keep the audience drawn into the world of the play.

Overall this play was very thought provoking and explored a very beautiful and important text.  

A Room of One’s Own is showing at La Mama Court House in Carlton until May 8th.

Review written by Ebony Beaton

Review read aloud by Janet Kelso

<a href="http://lamama.com.au/2016-autumn-program/a-room-of-ones-own">A Room of One&rsquo;s Own</a> is an extended essay written by Virginia Woolf. It is based on a series of lectures Woolf gave at two women&rsquo;s colleges at Cambridge University in 1928. The lectures employ a fictional narrator and narrative and they explore the idea of &lsquo;women and fiction&rsquo;. It argues space for women writers, both figuratively and literally, in the world of literature that is often dominated by men.
&nbsp;Sentient Theatre&rsquo;s inaugural performance of A Room of One's Own is directed by, and translated and to stage, by Peta Hanranhan. Virginia Woolf's essay was beautifully bought to the stage in this production performed by Anna Kennedy, Jackson Trickett, Carolyn Bock&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marissa O&rsquo;Reilly
The ideas and arguments were successfully&nbsp;portrayed and it was amazing to see how relevant Virginia Woolf's writings are still today. However, I felt it often delved too deeply into the intellectual and the academic in&nbsp;an attempt to make it more accessible to people unfamiliar with the ideas and arguments of Woolf's work.
It was extremely wordy, visually quite still and unchanging, and I often found myself drifting off into my own thoughts. I would have loved to see a change in mood and energy in this piece to keep the audience drawn into the world of the play.
Overall this play was very thought provoking and explored a very beautiful and important text. &nbsp;
<a href="http://lamama.com.au/2016-autumn-program/a-room-of-ones-own">A Room of One&rsquo;s Own</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;showing at La Mama Court House in Carlton until May 8th.
Review written by Ebony Beaton
Review read aloud by Janet Kelso

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Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world. With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we're here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. From our base in Naarm/Melbourne, contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it's film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you're into, Art Smitten is the place!

Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world.

Art Smitten

Art Smitten is SYN’s weekly guide to arts, culture, and entertainment, in Naarm/Melbourne and around the world. Tune in Saturdays from 12pm.

With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we’re here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. Contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it’s film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you’re into, Art Smitten is the place!

Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast.

Art Smitten is SYN’s weekly guide to arts, culture, and entertainment, in Naarm/Melbourne and around the world. Tune in Saturdays from 12pm.
With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we’re here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. Contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it’s film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you’re into, Art Smitten is the place!
Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast.

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