Director. Dramaturg. Producer.
No Ball Games Allowed
By Kristen Smyth
Directed by Kitan Petkovski
No Ball Games Allowed explores the world near the bottom of a series of high rise towers, a world where a young woman disappears and her life is remembered, a life of moments and opportunities that were never fully grasped, that could have been different.
Kristen Smyth's new post-dramatic play speaks to regret and family trauma, and encourages us to examine our true selves, and ask how much do we really know of our loved ones and their inner lives?
Warning: Contains strong coarse language, both sudden and sustained loud noises, potentially triggering content or themes, including violence, self harm or suicide, emotional abuse, drug use and drug references.
"One of the most beautiful stories I have seen on stage."
LILITHIA REVIEWS
"A powerful, mesmerising and thought provoking piece of theatre that will stay with me for some time." RL SMITH
"Director, Kitan Petkovski, handles sensitive and complex topics with respect and gentleness that allows fragility and openness to come to the fore." ARTS HUB
"The production moves between dream, psych and reminiscence." AUSTRALIAN ARTS REVIEW
World Premiere
31 March - 9 April 2022
Theatre Works, St Kilda
CREATIVE TEAM
Written by
KRISTEN SMYTH (she/her)
Directed by
KITAN PETKOVSKI (he/him)
Performed by
KRISTEN SMYTH (she/her) and MIA TUCO (she/her)
Compositions by
ROBERT DOWNIE (he/him) and RACHEL LEWINDON (she/her)
Set and costumes by
BETHANY J FELLOWS
Lighting design by
KATIE SFETKIDIS (she/her)
Lighting Associate
HARRIE HOGAN (she/her)
Stage Manager
TAMSIN OTWAY (she/her)
Film by
PAT COYLE (he/him) and KRISTEN SMYTH (she/her)
Co-Produced by
LAUREN BENNETT (she/her)
Production operation by
TOM RAY (he/him)
Directing Intern
COHAN LE MAY (they/them)
Publicity
JAI CAMERON
Photo by
CAMERON GRANT (he/him), PARENTHESY
Supported by Theatre Works, Cybec Foundation and the City of Port Phillip Cultural Arts Grant