Page 8

The Darwin Festival presents a Company B Belvoir Production.

Bangarra composer David Page brings his extraordinary self-portrait to life in Page 8.

Page 8 is the story of how, as the eighth child of twelve living in a Mt Gravatt housing commission estate, little Davy Page became an all-singing, all-dancing sensation. At a tender age he appeared on Countdown and The Paul Hogan Show and his singles twice made it to the Top Ten until his voice broke. Then in his teenage years there were questions of sexuality until finally he became an award-winning composer for stage, television and film.

Page 8 is a glorious mixture of story telling, music, Countdown days, home movies and drag.

"...a beautifully crafted and wonderfully performed piece of autobiographical theatre... David Page is extraordinary." The Sydney Morning Herald, 2004

Written by David Page and Louis Nowra
Directed by Stephen Page
Original concept by David Page

Set Design Robert Cousins
Costume Design Jodie Fried
Lighting Design Mark Howett
Sound Design Steve Francis

Date: 24 - 26 Aug
Time:8pm
Venue:Studio Theatre, Darwin Entertainment Centre
Price:$35/$32 conc/$20 child 3 -12
Bookings: 8980 3333 or online

Originally presented in association with ENERGEX Brisbane Festival 2004

Sponsored by: