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Liberty Equality Fraternity

Geoffrey Atherden

2013

“We’re after something else, something secret, something you’re not telling anyone.”

A young mother is taken by the Intelligence Services for interrogation in this popular comedy that comes with a warning for the Facebook generation.

This production was captured by Australian National Theatre Live at Sydney’s famous Ensemble Theatre and uses witty dialogue, projections and live recordings to highlight the threat of surveillance.

Contains strong language.

Directed by

Shannon Murphy

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Reviews

Sydney Arts Guide

"Excellent... A night at the theatre that stirs and provokes."
Daily Telegraph

"The dialogue sizzles with lots of laugh-out-loud moments."
Stage Whispers

"Hooray for funny literate Australian drama with something important on its mind."

Cast & creative team

Characters

Orlagh

Caroline Brazier
Arkie

Andrew Ryan
Walter

Helmut Bakaitis

Team

Geoffrey Atherden

Playwright
Shannon Murphy

Director
Michael Hankin

Designer
Verity Hampson

Lighting Designer
Stephen Toulmin

Sound Designer