boys

The boys has lingered ni my mind since I first encountered the film many years ago. I read the play shortly after and from that moment I was hooked. I have been wanting to present the piece for some time and after several knockbacks because of the content, I am grateful to the Old Mill for taking the risk. The story, for me, is an extremely important piece of Australian theatre, and an equally important part of Australian history.

I have always been a big fan of crime stories and when I delved further into Gordon Graham's inspiration for the piece, I was shocked to find out about the monstrous crime committed 24 years ago which claimed the life of Anita Cobby. Still to this day her murder is classed as the most brutal ever committed in Australian history.

Although the content is similar, the case wasn't the sole inspiration for the play, but it still makes for an extremely confronting piece of theatre for both the audience and the actors.

Having said that, even though the play has ethically, emotionally and professionally challenged me as a director, I can genuinely say that I am so thankful that I have been able to work with such a committed cast and crew on creating this moving piece of theatre and hopefully giving it the justice it deserves.