PLAYSCRIPT – theatre and video writing production

ABOUT

Playscript is an independent producer for theatre and video. Its work has involved over 80 artists in different capacities, and has been performed or screened in four countries and five states of Australia.

Playscript seeks a contemporary style, that is both entertaining and of high quality, but also an inquiry into values and meanings relevant to modern audiences.

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Current Shows

Archival

Past productions will be gradually and selectively featured in this section. Playscript has been part of 30+ productions in as many years.

Signals of the Real

Signals of the Real “Signals of the Real” has been performed at the National Gallery of Australia (1994, 2007), Wollongong Regional Gallery (2007), the Sydney Fringe (1995) the National Gallery …

Blood on the Wattle

Climate change, mining, sex and politics, political parties, border security and refugees – contemporary Australia is put under the spotlight. The show has a real cliffhanger, and two characters …

Out of Africa

Power-packed musical about amazing, shared journeys.

Somewhere South

On the 100th Anniversary of the visit and stay of the eminent English novelist D.H.Lawrence at Thirroul on the South Coast of NSW, Somewhere South is remounted 1o years after its first, popular showing at Thirroul.

Selected Reviews

"This is off-Broadway theatre at its best, and worthwhile supporting. Go see it before the season ends and be surprised at the inventiveness of the production!" (CityHub)

"Explores Lawrence’s complex and shifting responses to a raw society and to the ancient Australian landscape ... thought provoking ...gives the difficult character of Lawrence its full complexity." (South Sydney Herald)

"Sykes is an imaginative playwright and director, revealing many aspects of Lawrence’s life in a mere 90 minutes, using many of the styles that theatre offers." (City Hub)

"A well-rounded niche play for anyone with a keen mind for Australian history or fans of D.H Lawrence's work. I would recommend anyone to come and immerse themselves in Lawrence’s fleeting but profound visit to Australia" (Theatretravels) "Artistry ... thought provoking."( Sydney Arts Guide)

"There’s a gem of a show on at the Seymour Centre’s Sound Lounge that you simply must not miss... I cannot recommend this show enough." (City Hub) "A marvellous collaboration" (Sydney Arts Guide) "The audience was dancing and laughing along with the performers and most were more than eager to join in on the final dance." (Theatre Travels)

"Sykes has forged ahead with an honest and imperious view that reflects on the penitentiary system, Australian contact history, and the ravages of white settlement. The emotional complexities and moral dilemmas are part of it all. This unique play reopens some critical questions about who can tell and how do we understand our shared history" Sydney Arts Guide, Australia Felix