Published on: 28 October 2021



In 2013 the Warrumbungle National Park was consumed by flames, devastating the land and those that call it home. Fire by Scott Alderdice gives voice to those silenced by the flames. It rejoices in their lives, honours their passing and urges us to take decisive action before Australia’s flora and fauna are gone forever; a message that has only grown in its relevance.

Director Kalika Duck says “Thirty-four Year 9 and 10 students from Christ Church Grammar School, Iona, St Hilda’s, Shenton College and MLC began the journey from page to stage three months ago and despite the considerable challenges presented by the content and style of the play, they have navigated the creative wilderness with courage and faith. Some terrain has been tough, some steps tentative but, like all things forged in fire, they have emerged the stronger for it. We have learned a lot, laughed a lot and leant on each other”.

“Fire is an ensemble production bursting with a cast of creatures that celebrate the strange duality of Australia, her heartbreak and her humour, her ruggedness and beauty, her fragility and strength. A duality that, like fire itself, brings the possibility of regeneration even when all seems lost”.

Fire runs Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 November from 7.00pm in the Drama Centre. Tickets can be purchased here.