About the Show

directed by Anne Robinson and Nadia Piave

Commemorating 70 years since the 1955 floods.

Dates: February 21 and 22, 2025

In February 2025, to commemorate 70 years since the disastrous 1955 Maitland floods, Maitland Repertory Theatre will present three performances of FLOOD STORIES, 1955:
• Flood Stories, a new one act Australian Radio Play, and
• The Maitland and Morpeth String Quartet, a whimsical tale

Act 1: Flood Stories is a collection of stories from the 1955 Maitland flood. Some are sad, some are interesting, some are amazing and some are unbelievable. Flood Stories includes selections from The Flood Show, 1988 by W Frank Oakes with contributions from Gregory Ray and Chas Keys, adapted and directed by Anne Robinson.

Act 2: Nick Enright's poem The Maitland and Morpeth String Quartet will be narrated with piano accompaniment and mime. The poem is a whimsical tale of music and romance set around the time of the 1955 flood, written by Maitland playwright Nick Enright, and directed by Nadia Piave.

Acknowledgements
FLOOD STORIES 1955 is presented with assistance from a Maitland City Council Community Grant. We acknowledge the help and support of MRT Life Member Frank Oakes, Chas Keys and Gregory Ray.

Location

Maitland Repertory Theatre 244 High Street MAITLAND NSW

Dates & Times

Friday 21 February, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Saturday 22 February, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Saturday 22 February, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Website

Visit the Maitland Repertory Theatre website for further information - https://maitlandtheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales/sales