Extinction

Extinction, presented by Black Swan, State Theatre Company, is an interesting juxtaposition of conflicting viewpoints, diverse personalities and complex relationships which make a very watchable piece of theatre.

Director Stuart Halusz keeps a tight reign on this production. Extinction has outstanding production values, and features a gorgeous set by Brian Woltjen - with scene transformations that are exciting to watch and some lovely surprises. Sensitively lit, by Trent Suidgeest, there is a wonderful sense of place in this production, which is an asset to the story-telling.

Tight ensemble playing from the cast of four, with a quartet of very likeable characters, whose opposing viewpoints give the audience much food for thought. Hannah Day is a sweetly powerful Dr. Piper Ross, Matt Dyktynski was charming as 'everyman' billionaire Harry Jewell, Sarah McNeill paired sensitivity with strength as Heather Dixon-Brown, while Myles Pollard beautifully portrayed the conflicted Andy Dixon.

Hannie Rayson's script is clever and complex and Extinction makes a thought provoking and very entertaining evening.

Read more about Extinction here.

Kimberley Shaw.

Images: Myles Pollard and Hannah Day, & Matt Dyktynski, Sarah McNeill and Hannah Day. Photographer: Gary Marsh