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“Morse is splendid…Director Kate Denborough seizes every opportunity to bring to life the collisions between the past and the present happening in the woman’s mind”
The Australian

“Director Kate Denborough’s use of conventional theatrical conceits succeeds in enhancing Morse’s plight and building emotional depth that hits at a gut level.”
Herald Sun

Imagine this...

It is becoming increasingly difficult to discern the difference between the present and the past, between what is familiar and what is foreign. Events that took place just minutes ago are being constantly erased, while memories that you have been able to keep at bay for decades now come rushing towards you.

Despite the explorations of poets, novelists, scientists and philosophers, the realm of memory remains a great mystery. And Sundowner's Syndrome remains an unanswered question. Why is it that just as the sun goes down, so many of those with Alzheimer's become particularly disorientated and confused?

KAGE, in partnership with Alzheimer's Australia, invites you into this mystery.

This breathtaking performance traverses sorrow, fears and human dignity. Through the eyes of three generations, Sundowner tells the story of so many Australian families.

If a loved one starts to lose their memories, what role can we play in holding onto them? And if our parent is no longer the person we know, how can we care for them in the present and also honour their memory?

Sundowner is a story of lament and at times grief and sorrow. Ultimately, though, it is a story of love: love of family, love of history, an love of life.

Sundowner is on the 2012 VCE Drama Playlist. Education notes are available for teachers and students.

Also available from KAGE is a full DVD and soundtrack of Sundowner, as well as a booklet that documents the special knowledge and stories about dementia that were shared throughout the creative process. Please mention this in your enquiry.

The soundtrack contains music by composer Kelly Ryall with additional music by Paul Kelly and Megan Washington.

More information- Download the Sundowner Booklet

BOOKINGS
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Writer: David Denborough
Director: Kate Denborough
Cast: Helen Morse, Gerard Van Dyck/Timonthy Ohl, Michelle Heaven/Carlee Mellow, Stuart Christie/Craig Bary, plus the Tivoli Lovelies.
Set Concept: Dan Potra
Set Realisation: Julie Renton
Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper
Costume Designer: Paula Levis

More Reviews

"Sundowner succeeds in what it set out to do; engage, educate and entertain."
Chris Boyd The Australian

Show Details

Type

excursion

Year Level Suitability

10-12

Curriculum area

The Arts - Dance, The Arts - Drama, English, Health And Physical Education

Themes

Dance, Dance Theatre, Physical Theatre, Memory, Family, Alzheimers, Dementia, VCE Drama Unit 3, Non-naturalistic Performance, Original Music, Love, Grief, Compassion, Loss, Sundowner's Syndrome, Carer

Artform

Dance, Drama, Physical Theatre

Duration

85 minutes, no interval

Cost

Will vary with each venue

Venue

numerous venues nationally (, )

School Term:
Term 1, Term 2

Availability

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta NSW
5 - 7 March 2013
Glen St Theatre, Belrose, NSW
9 - 16 March 2013
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong, NSW
19 - 23 March 2013
Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, NSW
26 - 27 March 2013
Orange Civic Centre, NSW
3 April 2013
Bathhurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, NSW
5 - 6 April 2013
Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW
9 April 2013
Glasshouse Arts Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW
11 April 2013
The Arts Centre, Gold Coast, QLD
13 April 2013
QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
16 - 17 April 2013
Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton, QLD
20 April 2013
Mackay Entertainment Centre, QLD
23 April 2013
Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
27 April 2013
Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton,WA
1 May 2013
Bunbury Entertainment Centre, WA
4 May 2013
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA
7 May 2013
Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie, SA
10 May 2013
Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga, SA
13 - 14 May 2013
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier, SA
17 May 2013
Portland Arts Centre, VIC
21 May 2013
Warnambool Entertainment Centre, VIC
23 May 2013
Wyndham Cultural Centre, VIC
25 May 2013
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul, VIC
28 - 29 May 2013
Albury Entertainment Centre, NSW
1 June 2013
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, NSW
4 June 2013
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, VIC
6 June 2013
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat, VIC
8 June 2013
The Capital Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
12 June 2013
Theatre North, Launceston
14 - 15 June 2013
Theatre Royal, Hobart, TAS
18 - 22 June 2013
Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds, VIC
25 - 26 June 2013
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading, VIC
28 - 29 June 2013

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