Mr Takahashi and Other Falling Secrets
Mar 30 – Apr 8 @ JUTE Theatre

Darwin 1942, WWII: A town collapses under the threat of invasion as bombshells drop on Northern Australia. Mothers and daughters, sisters, friends and entire cultures are torn apart by the secrets that start to fall. Is Mr Takahashi to blame?

This is a play about the bombing of northern Australia and is presented as part of the 75th anniversary of that event. Japan unleashed a wave of attacks on the north, including Cairns and Townsville with particularly devastating effects on Darwin Three times as many bombs were dropped on Darwin than Pearl Harbour. Mr Takahashi examines the home front at this time, focussing upon the lives of multicultural and Indigenous women who contributed to the war effort, making, in some cases, the ultimate sacrifice.

This historical play is produced by JUTE Theatre Company in association with Darwin partners, Corrugated Iron Youth Arts. With a cast of 5 professional actors the project also engages young actors in each centre to fill the ensemble and smaller speaking roles. This is a wonderful opportunity for young emerging actors to take part in a professional production.

Cast & Crew
Director: Suellen Maunder
Designer: Simona Cosentini
Designer: Simone Tesorieri
Lighting Designer: Beck Adams
Composer/Sound Designer: Netanela Mizrahi
Stage Manager: Andi Egan
Production Manager: Angus Robson

Featuring
Chenoa Deemal
Merrilee Mills
Natalie Taylor
Haylee Wright
Kate Wyvill

Ensemble/Chorus includes
Rachel Davis
Maleea Hegarty
El Ibo
Tia Lelliott
Azizah Pertiwi
Emma Price

Dates & Venue
February 15 – February 25 2017: Brown’s Mart Theatre, Darwin NT
February 2017: Katherine NT
March 30 – April 8 2017: JUTE Theatre, Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns