Stalking Matilda

A death, a mystery, an investigation and a degree of subterfuge. STALKING MATILDA is a murder mystery of the ‘film noir’ variety. True to the genre, the action centres on a woman of intrigue, Matilda, who is closely allied with marginalised members of the community. But replacing the selfless, determined detective is a Greek chorus, who collectively work to uncover the mystery surrounding Matilda and the death of her husband, Suleyman, an illegal ‘alien’.

Originally performed 6 –21 August 2005 at Theatreworks
Set & Costume Designer: Kellee Frith

Lighting Designer: Nick Merrylees

Original Music & Sound Design: Kelly Ryall

Movement Consultant: Simon Kingsley

HallStage Manager: Genevieve Cizevskis

Producer & Photography: Kirrilly Brentnall

“Flawless troupe… Hunt this one down right now.”
— Inpress, 2005
“Jude Beaumont is outstanding as Matilda”
— The Age, 2005
“A carnival like set, limbo competition and jaunty soundtrack combine with O’Neill’s snappy dialogue to set the tone for the rest of the performance – proving that a moral tale is a squillion times more effective when it’s told in an abstract way with irony and satire”
— Inpress, 2005
“Now in its fifth year, Theatre@Risk remains true to its manifesto of producing theatre that’s left of mainstream and politically conscious. The company prides itself on trying new ideas in form and content and deliberately shies away from narrative orthodoxy. Stalking Matilda fulfils all such criteria.”
— The Australian, 2005
“While Stalking Matilda explores the popular theme of asylum seekers seen in an increasing number of recent productions, much credit must be given for its original composition.”
— State of The Art, 2005
  • WINNER OF R.E. ROSS PLAYWRIGHTS AWARD
  • CORCADORCA PLAY OF THE YEAR – NOMINATION
  • NSW PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARD – SHORTLISTED
  • VICTORIAN PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARD – SPECIAL MENTION
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