We’re thrilled to return to National Theatre of Parramatta this Lunar New Year with our festival, Serpent Secrets, on February 5th and 6th. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to find such a supportive artistic home with NTofP and their True West program – their commitment to programming bold, innovative work and amplifying diverse voices has created vital opportunities for artists like us to share our stories with Western Sydney audiences. This year’s festival theme of “Secrets” will unfold across two distinct evenings, featuring an exciting mix of excerpts from established Asian-Australian playwrights alongside brand new works created especially for the festival. Audiences will be transported through a kaleidoscope of stories – from celestial beings arguing over feng shui and a lobster’s existential crisis in a restaurant tank, to strange moments between strangers connecting at a train station. With 25 writers, dramaturgs, and directors bringing these tales to life, each night offers a unique program that encourages audiences to join us for both evenings to experience the full breadth of storytelling on offer. Since founding Slanted Theatre in 2021, we’ve worked with over 130 Asian artists, creating authentic representations and challenging tokenism on our stages. What makes Serpent Secrets particularly special is its collaborative spirit, bringing together creators from diverse Asian-Australian backgrounds at all stages of their careers. It’s a testament to the vibrant artistic community we’re building together, where seasoned creatives work alongside fresh voices to create something truly memorable. As we enter the Year of the Snake, we invite you to be part of this celebration of community, creativity, and cultural exchange. And if you join us, we promise to put in a good word with our quarrelling feng shui gods to bring you an extra dose of good fortune for the year ahead! Tiffany Wong Founder & Artistic Director Slanted Theatre About True West Serpent Secrets is proudly presented as part of National Theatre of Parramatta’s True West program, which supports and amplifies fresh voices. From creation to production, True West adds these vital stories to Australia’s cultural landscape. Supported by City of Parramatta, Creative Australia and Create NSW. |