The Centre of Light
By Rosemary Johns, La Mama
Carlton Courthouse, June 26 to July 12, 2008
Reviewer: Kate Herbert
Stars: 2 & 1/2
Rosemary Johns’ play depicts the life of Australian saint-in-waiting, Mary MacKillop.
The play has an old-fashioned feel, using formal language and biblical references. Director, Carolyn Bock, incorporates both abstraction and naturalism.
Fabienne Parr is engaging but lacks Mary’s obstinacy and commanding presence, Chris Bunworth is versatile in multiple roles and Peter Stratford is imposing as Pope Pius IX.
by Kate Herbert
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