27/10/2015
Press Release
Never Give All The Heart
Written and directed by Frank Murphy
Never Give All The Heart is an original staged presentation to be performed at the Kidogo Arthouse Theatre, Bathers Beach, Fremantle.
Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, and Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm. Pre-show drinks available on the deck.
Presented by Song For Ireland Inc. in association with the Australian Irish Heritage Association.
A unique evening with Oscar Wilde, the brilliant Irish literary genius of his age, and feted celebrity of the Fin de Sciecle. The legacy of his work and extraordinary wit will be dramatized along with his tragic downfall and the trial that scandalised a disapproving Puritan society. Newly discovered personal letters and correspondence will explore the decline from celebrity to infamy.
“He strutted through the first half of the decade known as the 90’s and staggered through the second half” – Michael MacLiammor.
Embodying the spirit of Wilde is Perth actor Lucy Eyre, who assumes the part of the young artist and devoted family man adored by his children, lyonised by the literary world, and loved and indulged by audiences. Lucy’s current pre-occupation has been completing her PhD in Performing Arts at WAAPA, specifically in playwriting and the topic of migration. “It’s has been a wonderful experience to step into Wilde’s flamboyant world of excess and hedonism” says Lucy. “It’s great being back treading the boards, my first passion. I feel at home on stage, having previously played the Mother in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons for GRADS, Mama Rose in Gypsy and many other diverse roles at Perth’s leading venues, including Downstairs at the Maj at His Majesty’s Theatre, the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and The Blue Room Theatre.
Fiona Mariah, well known to Australian and international audiences as an opera singer makes her professional Australian acting debut playing many roles within Oscar Wilde’s story including: Constance his wife; along with Bosie who contributed to his spectacular downfall; Madame Melba, and other characters who populated Wilde’s flamboyant life .
Writer and director Frank Murphy has managed to juggle twin careers in theatre and radio for many years. Having worked with Radio Telefis Eireann in Drama he also formed a company and was one of the leading lights of the Project Arts Centre in Dublin. Trained by the Abby Theatre as a director he has directed the world premiere of Sean O’Casey’s Behind the Green Curtains as well as many diverse productions from Brecht to Gilbert and Sullivan. Since migrating to Perth in 1995 he has committed himself to developing young dramatic talent at Wesley College as well as being heavily involved in all aspects of theatre life in Western Australia.
Frank is well known among radio listeners for his informative artist interviews and highly researched programme values during his weekly show “Song For Ireland” on Radio Fremantle 107.9fm Saturday Mornings 7-9am.
Contact: Frank Murphy
Phone: 9335 9401
Email: [email protected]
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/JKRP
Facebook: Frank Murphy, Fiona Mariah Concert Club