Jali

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Event Jali
Venue Stables Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW
First Date 16 March 2021
Last Date 29 March 2021
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Jali: noun: a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. Refusing to be defined by a turbulent past, comedian and performer Oliver Twist uses his exceptional storytelling abilities to reflect on his time as a refugee and to unpack what his life looks like now. In this one-person show that is as delicately told as it is captivating, Oliver uses personal anecdotes, drama and humour as a powerful antidote to trauma. Originally part of Griffin’s 2020 Season, Jali makes a splash in 2021, tapping into feelings of isolation and hopelessness, and transforming them into a s
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Drama
One Person Show
Subjects History
Refugees
Resilience
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Oliver Twist Actor
Chrysoulla Markoulli Composer
Erin Taylor Director
Phil Spencer Dramaturg/e
Erin Taylor Dramaturg/e
Kelsey Lee Lighting Designer
Oliver Twist Playwright
Emma Diaz Producer
Jen Jackson Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/jali/
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 164786