How do you make theatre that intervenes in the historical record and generates moments of collective joy in the Red Centre?

In this week’s episode, Betty Sweetlove discusses all things Centralian drama, including her play, The Nestmakers, ‘a time capsule of climate change anxieties’, and her new theatrical work, Lurker, which celebrates growing up online and her obsession with the Mighty Boosh. Betty also shares her insights into developing a dramatic practice, especially in regional centres such as Mparntwe, and upcoming opportunities for NT dramatists and performers.

Resources:

• @theatre_makers_0870
• Australian Plays Transform (APT): https://apt.org.au/
• PlayLab: https://playlabtheatre.com.au/
• Fresh Ink (Browns Mart): https://brownsmart.com.au/fresh-ink/

Betty recommends: N K Jemisin, Broken Earth Trilogy; Chris Flynn, Here Be Leviathans; Mark O’Connell, To Be A Machine;

Eleanor recommends: Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood