The Spook
Pymble Players Theatre, Pymble
Presented by Pymble Players
Inspired by a true story, Melissa Reeves creates a whimsical study of small-town Australia, Cold War fear-mongering, friendship and betrayal, laced with dry humour and keenly observed relationships.
Written by: Melissa Reeves
Directed by: Casey Moon-Watton
In 1965 there doesn't seem to be too much going on in the ranks of the South Bendigo Communist Party. Even the presence of young recruit Martin Porter has done little to inject life into the weekly grind. While Martin's mum frets about his inexplicable abandonment of the church, short hair and the army reserve, George and Eli Tassekis welcome him into their family like a second son. But Martin is an ASIO spy and he's about to get his new friends into serious trouble. Based on a true story from country Victoria, The Spook reveals the world of activity involving the Communist Party and ASIO in Australian society during the post war decades.
“Just a little chat.. about the state of the world.. There might be something you can do for your country.”.
Directed by: Casey Moon-Watton
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7 actors (3 females and 4 males) with stage ages from late teens to 50s. A great opportunity for actors in this enlightening and at times comedic Australian story. There are 15 characters so some doubling will be required.