Cruising is an Australian play written by Alexandra Edmondson. It opened at the Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst, Sydney, on 6 March 2008, directed by Michael Dahlstrom.[1]
| Cruising | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alexandra Edmondson |
| Date premiered | 6 March 2008 |
| Place premiered |  Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
Prior to opening, the play was responsible for much media debate in Sydney. This was initiated by the Sydney Daily Telegraph which ran the headline "Stage play 'an insult to Dianne's memory".[2] The newspaper alleged that circumstances in the play were similar to the real life alleged drink spiking and death of Dianne Brimble and contacted Mark Brimble (Dianne Brimble's ex-husband) for a statement. This caused a "media frenzy" [3] in the press and the ABC's Radio National was quick to follow up with an interview of Mr. Brimble and the playwright.[4] 2UE and Channel Seven's Sunrise program also joined the debate.
The merits of the play were argued in the Australian national press. The debate concerned whether artists had the right to use recent, real life, horrific events as inspiration for their work.
The Daily Telegraph later reviewed the play and described it as having "a ferocious energy throughout."[5]
References
edit- ^ ""Cruising"". Brag #251, 3 March 2008, p30. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Stage play 'an insult to Dianne's memory' | NEWS.com.au
- ^ Playwright defends Brimble stage production – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- ^ The World Today – Cruiseship play upsets Brimble family
- ^ ""Angriness touches a raw nerve"". The Daily Telegraph, 14 March 2008, p86. ProQuest 359989291. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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