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Kill Climate Deniers
‘Because revolution is better at night.’
What would it actually take to stop climate change dead in its tracks? Guns? Revolution? A pumping soundtrack?
Kill Climate Deniers centres on a militant cell of eco-activists that takes the audience hostage during a concert at Parliament House. Led by charismatic spokeswoman Catch, they demand Australia immediately cease all carbon emissions and coal exports—or they’ll start executing their 1,700 hostages.
But they’re not the only ones to take the title literally. Between scenes of bloody action and banging 90s tunes, writer David Finnigan discusses the outrage the play’s title provoked from Andrew Bolt and his cabal of conservative bloggers. The original production was shut down in the ensuing shitstorm, leading Finnigan to eventually fold the scandal into the play.
Kill Climate Deniers is a controversial take on the climate change ‘debate’ in Australia. It’s a play within a play, an action film inside a documentary, a satire inside a rave.
It’s Kill Bill meets Tim Flannery, and it’s all true. The science is real. The media fracas is real. Only the blood is fake. No one dies… at least, not yet. Come join the party.
What would it actually take to stop climate change dead in its tracks? Guns? Revolution? A pumping soundtrack?
Kill Climate Deniers centres on a militant cell of eco-activists that takes the audience hostage during a concert at Parliament House. Led by charismatic spokeswoman Catch, they demand Australia immediately cease all carbon emissions and coal exports—or they’ll start executing their 1,700 hostages.
But they’re not the only ones to take the title literally. Between scenes of bloody action and banging 90s tunes, writer David Finnigan discusses the outrage the play’s title provoked from Andrew Bolt and his cabal of conservative bloggers. The original production was shut down in the ensuing shitstorm, leading Finnigan to eventually fold the scandal into the play.
Kill Climate Deniers is a controversial take on the climate change ‘debate’ in Australia. It’s a play within a play, an action film inside a documentary, a satire inside a rave.
It’s Kill Bill meets Tim Flannery, and it’s all true. The science is real. The media fracas is real. Only the blood is fake. No one dies… at least, not yet. Come join the party.
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160 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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March 1, 2022
This play is weird and it leaves a bad taste in my mouth 🔪 that’s all
November 29, 2019
Wow... Well... I can't really imagine what the play would be like. The script is very "meta" - meaning the author puts little footnotes, discusses people's likely reaction to a play called "Kill Climate Deniers" and at one point even finishes someone's dialogue with emoji. In other words, it's hugely influenced by the style of the Internet, and doesn't really have much interest in the characters, the plot, or really putting many actual jokes into the actual dialogue. It's quite an interesting read for that reason but i still can't imagine how it would translate to the stage.
My copy has Felicity Ward, my favourite... Favourite? Well, top three anyway, I dunno, I don't have a list ok, one of my favourite comedians on the front cover, looking absolutely resplendent as the Australian environment minister, Malkin, who turns out to be surprisingly Bruce Willisy.
My copy has Felicity Ward, my favourite... Favourite? Well, top three anyway, I dunno, I don't have a list ok, one of my favourite comedians on the front cover, looking absolutely resplendent as the Australian environment minister, Malkin, who turns out to be surprisingly Bruce Willisy.
October 31, 2019
What a fabulous play! I saw it (Griffin 2018 and then I read it). I loved the physicality of the show. Obviously, a provocative title, but an excellent and thoughtful work.
May 9, 2021
Holy SHIT oh my god this play.......... this play is FANTASTIC I am losing my mind about it a bit
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