The Rumour
A play in three acts.
About
A disillusioned left-wing journalist uncovers a scandalous rumour about the Leader of the Federal Opposition which, if true, will change the course of history. All he has to do is confirm the facts and file a story by ten. Set in real time, on a night where family, love and politics collide, ‘The Rumour’ is the story of a frustrated true believer, an uber right-wing political consultant, a doctor, a girlfriend and a Harry Kewell worshipping football fanatic. Inspired by Machiavelli, Marx and Orwell, it’s the local tale of the global plight of a desperate Left, a dominant Right and the working families in between.
Production
The Crypt Theatre, Balmain
Writer, director, producer: Jane Malone
Producers: Alicia Hannan, Jules Kong
Awards
Nominated NSW Premier’s Award for Literature, Commended Fellowship of Australian Writers’ Awards, Ensemble Theatre’s NSW Order of Australia Emerging Directors’ Award