Performance - Theatre, History and True Crime
It's 1929. Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine have conquered the underworld, rising to become two of the nation’s most powerful and wealthy women. When Norman Bruhn makes a move for the territory of Razorhurst violence erupts. Amidst the chaos is Lillian Armfield, NSW's first police woman. Forming a strong bond with sex worker Nellie Cameron, Lillian sets out to calm the streets, but that means taking on The Snow Queen and The Queen of the Bordello. There was blood and the NSW police force was changed forever.
Staged in a 200 year old crypt under St James’ Church, Deadhouse is a thrilling mix of theatre, history and true-crime. Meet the characters, brought to life by a cast of 15, experience key events, battles won and lost, and discover what really happened to these remarkable women.
Performances are at 6.30pm and 8pm, Thursday to Saturday each week between 1 -17 September.
Audiences are strictly limited to 30 ticket holders per performance.
Razor Gang Wars: The Rise of Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh will be followed by the return of Simmonds & Newcombe: The Deadly Run, the daring story of the most famous prison breaks in NSW history. The play will run from September 29 to October 15.
For centuries city morgues were known as 'deadhouses'. Between 1854 and 1972, Sydney’s deadhouse was the Sydney Morgue and Coroner’s Court in The Rocks. Thousands of grim tales of murder and unexplained death passed through the site and into Sydney’s history.
Discover the story of Kate, Tilly and Lillian during History Week 2022.
Event Organiser: Actors Anonymous and Blancmange Productions
Cost: $75-$85 + booking fee
Event Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/razor-gang-wars-deadhouse-3-tickets-159218459699
Event contact: scarnell@bigpond.net.au
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