Quiet Faith, a compelling theatrical presentation about Australian christianity that leaves the audience feeling like they are immersed in a documentary, will be performed at theatres in Wyong and Newcastle in May.
Quiet Faith, written and directed by David Williams, premiered in 2014. It reaches a new audience on this tour, playing The Art House in Wyong on May 3-4 and the Civic Theatre in Newcastle May 22-26.
The show is performed in a purpose-designed theatre in the round which resembles a church, the audience seated on pews. The dialogue was generated from hours of interviews with Christian Australians, both clergy and congregations – described in promotional material and quietly, progressively faithful” Christians.
Seated on-stage in an intimate space, the audience hear from a doctor and a community worker, an Anglican and a Methodist, those driven to action by the Gospels and those who work with sinners. Audiences hear real Australian’s experiences: an eight-year-old girl kicked out of church; a woman judged by Christians for getting a divorce; a man who received a vision; a doctor sharing about an Imam and his visa troubles, and more.
With music, whispering voices and vespers included, critics have called the show a “powerful experience” that stays with the audience long after the play.
thearthousewyong.com.au
civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
Jim Kellar
Jim Kellar is editor of the Newcastle Herald's Weekender magazine. He writes about culture, art, food and music. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au
Jim Kellar is editor of the Newcastle Herald's Weekender magazine. He writes about culture, art, food and music. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au
