“Everyone gets a fair trial…..that’s the system….   Well I suppose you can’t say anything against it.

“Twelve Angry Men” written by Reginald Rose and directed by Chris Baldock

The jury are locked in…it’s stinking hot…and jury member Number Eight refuses to accept the murder case as ‘open and shut’. What is truth? What is doubt? Hell! A young man’s life is at stake! What’s it gonna take to break through the prejudice?…to question motive?…to cast aside preconceptions?….to question the testimony they have just heard! Be prepared for some tough questions!

First written in 1954, this powerful drama continues to enthral audiences 70 years later. Its themes are just as pertinent in our world today.

Heidelberg Theatre Company, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia.

(Image by Dave Belton)

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 Well, what do you say…..you’re the one holding up the show!

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“Seismic Aftershock” (2015) Oil on canvas by David X Belton

Alongside their current stage production of Ron Hutchinson’s “Moonlight and Magnolias”, Heidelberg Theatre has very generously given me the opportunity to exhibit some of my recent works on the topic of “Time and Place”.

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The Prosorov sisters…. Olga, Irina and Masha

Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”:     The Prosorov sisters have a vision of their future that proves to be decidedly illusive as Revolution beckons in their idyllic provincial home. Chekhov takes us through evolving attitudes, relationships and lifestyles in early 20th century Russia.

Heidelberg Theatre Company, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia.

(Image by Dave Belton)

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Preparing for a landscape change of profound magnitude! 

Three Sisters:     Before the HTC cast get to grips with the storm clouds of Revolution, the actors have to immerse themselves in this extraordinary script. All thoughts of a convincing performance are being converted into a powerful reality, mirroring Chekhov’s vision of early 20th century Russia. Doubtless, the intervening 100 years poses many challenges in coming to grips with a culture soon to be swept away.

(Artwork above by HTC’s amazing Marie Mackrell)

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