We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which Cowra Civic Centre is built, the Wiradjuri – the original storytellers, musicians, dancers, artists and culture makers of this region. We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging.
The surprise discovery of his mother’s 1946 diary leads threetime Barry Award nominee Damian Callinan on a cinematic, romantic romp through post-war Melbourne. However, her diary poses more questions than it does answers. With suitors lining up for 19-year-old Kathleen Purcell, will Jack Bowlen ever get the Canadian two step right? Will Ron Rogan keep his hands to himself? But most importantly for Damian’s very existence, will she notice the dapper fly boy who has just returned from active service? His mother’s charming journal is hilariously contrasted with his father Adrian’s retirement diary that bookends his parent’s loving relationship and sadly, reveals the tragedy that brought it to an end. The creator and star of the Netflix hit film The Merger, uses his powerful gift for storytelling to recast his parents in a funny and poignant double feature of love and loss. Show is recommended forages 15+
Double Feature Review Quotes
‘There is something so incredibly special about this show. When discussing family, heartbreak and tragedy, it takes an experienced and talented performer to still weave in laughs, and this is exactly what Damian Callinan did. Double Feature is a show quite unlike any other. ’Pieta Sharpe – Perth Happenings ‘This heartfelt story is one that will move you and you won’t want to miss it.’ - Pieta Sharpe– Perth Happenings (4.5 stars]) Callinan is an expert entertainer, here, quite literally, giving the performance of his life. This is my show of Fringe World thus far –Don’t miss it.’ – David Zampatti – See Saw Magazine (4.5 stars)
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104 Darling Street , Cowra 2974