The Various Methods of Escape (trailer)

Grace is 19 years old when she finally escapes 12 years in captivity. Once she returns to her family she is determined to establish a normal life for herself, but her captor Gregory won’t leave her alone. The play examines not only how Grace’s captivity affected her but also how it impacted each member of her family.

Written by Amber Spooner and presented by Mon Sans Productions in association with Actor's Anonymous.

NEW DATES:

31st MAY - Opening Night

1st to the 4th JUNE - Rest of Season

The Various Methods of escape was Inspired by the kidnapping of Natascha Kampusch and her thoughts on her captor as well as the victimization she experienced.

It is Amber Spooner’s first play, written as part of ‘The Hive’ program run by “The Street Theatre” in Canberra. It was later developed through Script In Hand, an open mic script development program run by “Actors Anonymous” and picked up by “Mon Sans Productions”, a company that focuses on developing new artists.

The production features:

Lucy Hadfield (STREET) Chris Miller (Deadhouse: Tales of Sydney Morgue) Meagan Caratti (Home and Away) Christopher Strickland and Rosie Meader.

Directed by Liviu Monsted (Deadhouse: Tales of Sydney Morgue, STREET)