The Grange’s Director Zack Anthony Curran decided to convert the 700 square metre warehouse space into an art gallery, theatre and events space because of his own struggle with trying to create interesting theatre due to the unavailability of spaces that artists starting out can afford.
The first project in the space is a play by Sam Shephard titled A Lie Of The Mind and will be presented in a site specific, completely immersive way. Money for the project was raised through a crowd funding campaign on Pozible, raising $10,155 from 143 supporters. The play follows two desperate families connected by the marriage of the son (Jake) of one to the daughter (Beth) of the other. The play begins with Beth recovering from brain-damage after a savage beating from Jake, and Jake dealing with his regret on the other side of the country.
On the night, the entire warehouse will be converted into a pop up bar and theatre space, focusing on All Australia drinks (think Tromba Tequila and Custard & Co. Cider).
The Grange also has a warehouse pop up theatre event running five nights a week for five weeks, with Tuesday and Wednesday nights offering ‘pay what you can’ entry.
Photo by Kate Jordan
