Nick Enright’s final play will be on show at the Eternity Playhouse this June.
Inspired by the documentary 7-Up, A Man With Five Children follows the lives of five diverse Australians who become celebrities on reality television. The plot of the play follows their lives in the public eye from childhood through to adulthood.
Written in 1999, Enright’s play was first premiered in 2002, going on to be shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Play Award in 2003. With the advent and massive popularity of shows like Big Brother and Masterchef since its release, A Man With Five Children was ahead of its time, pre-empting today’s ongoing discussion on reality television and manufactured celebrity.
A Man With Five Childrenwill run from Friday June 3 through to Sunday June 26. Tickets and more info here.
