Queensland Theatre Company 2008 | Education Performances

Ruby Moon

By Matt Cameron

Suitable for Years 10 – 12

Synopsis

It begins like a fairytale but how does this black comedy end?

In picture-perfect Flaming Tree Grove, a little girl called Ruby sets off to visit her Grandma at the end of the cul-de-sac. But she never arrives. When a strange package appears on her parent’s doorstep, Ray and Sylvie Moon are prompted to interview the various quirky characters in their street.

Will the truth behind the disappearance of Ruby be discovered, or is something darker lurking behind the picket fences of Flaming Tree Grove… Matt Cameron’s play is an excellent example of contemporary Australian theatre. Two actors play the roles of Ray and Sylvie Moon as well as the vast array of neighbourhood suspects including Sid the clown, Carl the inventor, Dulcie the spinster and Veronica the seductive cabaret singer.

Workshop Offer

A 60-minute post-show workshop for school groups is available after the 1.00pm and 6.30pm performances. The workshops will be facilitated by the actors and will involve a series of activities which explore themes and performance styles from the production.

Relevant curriculum areas include:

Australian text
Contemporary theatre
Brechtian techniques

Dates and times

Thursday 8 May	1.00pm & 6.30pm
Friday 9 May	10.00am & 1.00pm
Monday 12 May	1.00pm
Tuesday 13 May	1.00pm & 6.30pm
Wednesday 14 May	1.00pm & 6.30pm
Thursday 15 May	10.00am & 1.00pm
Friday 16 May	10.00am & 1.00pm

Duration

95 mins, no interval (85 minute show and 10 minute Q&A)

Cost

Performance and Q&A $17.50 per student ($10 QTIX group booking fee applies)
Workshop $7.50 per student
One complimentary teacher ticket for every 15 students