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A mysterious room. Is it a sanctuary? An asylum? A prison? … although the clock isn’t ticking, time is running out!
Following its critically-acclaimed South Australian premiere, No Strings is taking THE CONSTRUCT to Melbourne. A powerful production exploring the complex landscape of mental illness with unflinching honesty and artistic precision.
THE CONSTRUCT follows one person’s journey through a mysterious room that could be sanctuary, asylum, or prison. Through fearless storytelling, the production examines the isolation created by mental illness—isolation built by individuals desperate to conceal their truth, by a society eager to maintain an illusion of safety, and by a mind grappling with a reality that seems just beyond reach.
This professional theatre work gives voice to those rarely heard, showcasing the artistic abilities of D/deaf and disabled performers while creating powerful performance that resonates with authentic lived experience. Echoing works like A Beautiful Mind and the writings of Kafka or Murakami, THE CONSTRUCT challenges perceptions and transforms how we understand mental illness.
Tour Performances – to be advised
Don’t miss this extraordinary theatre work that moved Adelaide audiences in 2025 and continues to challenge barriers and perceptions.
Content Advisory: Adult themes relating to mental illness and psychosis.
Who is involved
WRITTEN JW Smith
DIRECTOR Catherine Purling
ACTOR Fig Kershaw
LIGHTING DESIGNER Nic Mollison
SET DESIGNER & CONSTRUCTION Casey Van Sebille & Stewart Boag
MUSIC Pedro Fiuza
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