Which Way Home by Katie Beckett

An older man and a young woman, both with dark hair stand back to back from one another.

Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Ilbijerri Theatre Company

Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip. Home to country, where the sky is higher and the world goes on forever.

It’s a long way from the wide streets and big old houses of Tash’s childhood. Two Black faces in a very white suburb. Dad still thinks he’s the king of cool, but he’s an old fella now. It’s time for Tash to take him home.

Which Way Home draws on writer Katie Beckett’s own memories of growing up with her single Aboriginal father.

Reviews

"The writing is perfectly pitched between humour and pathos." - Owen Richardson, The Age

"[This show] is a quiet study of two characters that draws you into them and makes you care." - Michael Brindley, Stage Whispers

"The commitment of the creative team to complementing the story rather than cluttering it with detail makes the play one of the better outings to the theatre I’ve had for a while." - Jason Whyte, Australian Arts Review

Creative Team

Writer: Katie Beckett
Director: Rachael Maza
Performers: Katie Beckett & Tony Briggs
Sound Designer: Mark Coles Smith
Sound Support: Steph O'Hara
Set & Costume Designer: Emily Barrie
Lighting Designer: Nik Pajanti
Dramaturge: Jane Bodie
Production Managers: Carly Heard
Stage Manager: Kellie Jayne Chambers
Producer: Ben Graetz