Sydney Theatre Company presents The Residents in
Leviathan
adapted and directed by Stefo Nantsou
based on the book Leviathan - The Unauthorised Biography of Sydney by John Birmingham

Sydney Theatre Company Resident Director, Stefo Nantsou, has adapted John Birmingham’s award-winning book, Leviathan: The Unauthorised History of Sydney, into a multi-faceted, collaborative theatre piece showcasing Sydney Theatre Company’s permanent ensemble of actors, The Residents, alongside a large and diverse group of Sydney’s community performance groups.

Leviathan takes an intriguing, and sometimes brutal look at Sydney’s immigrant history. Blending factual  recreation of early penal settlement, accounts of racism and abuse drawn from Birmingham’s original book and scenes inspired by interviews with the communities involved, Leviathan promises to be uniquely thrilling  production. Stefo has worked in collaboration with the many performers to create the large-scale production, providing opportunities for both professional and non-professional performers from all backgrounds to unite for a unique presentation of our sea-dwelling city’s colourful history.

This monstrous event will come to life at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on 18 and 19 September, and Liverpool’s Casula Powerhouse on 24 September, culminating in a special performance at Sydney Theatre Company’s Open Day at The Wharf, Walsh Bay, in December 2010.

Click here to check out our Leviathan Blog.