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Kelly
Ned Kelly is about to hang for his crimes. But his final night in prison is interrupted by the arrival of his brother Dan, disguised as a priest. Supposedly killed at the Siege of Glenrowan, Dan is intent on moving north to Queensland and forgetting his past. To do so, he needs Ned’s blessing and forgiveness. But the last time they saw each other, Dan tried to shoot Ned dead.
So begins a brutal confrontation by two titans of Australian history. Facing the sins of their past, each blames the other for their downfall. And neither will escape unharmed.
Dramatically entwining fact, theory and myth, Kelly is a smartly written, complex and gripping tale of masculinity, brotherhood and the dangerous dynamic of mateship
So begins a brutal confrontation by two titans of Australian history. Facing the sins of their past, each blames the other for their downfall. And neither will escape unharmed.
Dramatically entwining fact, theory and myth, Kelly is a smartly written, complex and gripping tale of masculinity, brotherhood and the dangerous dynamic of mateship
- GenresPlays
58 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2013
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May 21, 2015
Such a clever portrayal and combination of legend, myth and fact about Ned Kelly's final night. The relationship between the two Kelly's created dramatic tension and a really intriguing show. Having gone to see it a few hours after reading the script and being a theatre student, I fully appreciate the talent of the playwright as well as the actors, director and design team of the production. Queensland Theatre Company did this play justice.
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