35: Stories to Stage

Reflections of 35 years of Stories on Blue Room Theatre stages

The Blue Room Theatre is celebrating its 35th Birthday in the most Blue Room way possible, with a celebration of stories on stage.

Together Centre for Stories, Performing Lines and The Blue Room Theatre will support artists, writers and storytellers from many literary forms to develop new works inspired by The Blue Room Theatre’s rich 35-year history.

Join us in celebrating the culmination of this development lab with live readings and vignettes.

Seven Fives Are (Question Mark) by Naoko Uemoto
An exploration of biculturalism, unfurled by a way to do our times tables – through chant. The show uncovers threads of hesitation and pride tied to bilingualism and tattooing in Japan and Australia.
Performer: Aya Kelly

The Future We Create by Vuma Phiri
Vuma Phiri performs selected poems that breathe into the future. In being here in this time, she weaves her identities and her history within this city: in its vibrant and diverse art, culture, and creativity.

Mind Body Womb by Apurva Gupta
Panchi (trans from Hindi- Bird) lives her life single and stress-free, until she finds out she has less time than anticipated till her marriable age. Confusions erupt as she struggles to find a place in the pro-natal world.
Performers: Keana Pillay, Amanda Watson, Clea Purkis
Intimacy Coordinator: Michelle Ezzy

Mogra by Swaroopa Prameela Unni
Exploring the intricate ties between mogra, identity, feminism, race, and belonging; this performance delves into the immigrant experience, weaving personal narratives and cultural symbolism to highlight the journey of self-discovery in a foreign land.

Pour the tea! by Ange Yang
A peek into the chaos of tea ceremonies, wedding testimonies and meddling aunties.

• Artists

  Ange Yang
  Apurva Gupta
  Naoko Uemoto
  Swaroopa Unni
  Vuma Phiri

• Mentors

  Libby Klysz
  Mararo Wangai
  Andrea Gibbs
  Isha Sharvani