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Indian born makes his theatrical debut in Australia
Indian-born THOMAS LEWIS HENDERSON, a popular taxi driver and storyteller in Melbourne, makes his theatrical debut in Robert Gough's new stage play, An Elephant in the Room. It's an amazing story: FROM JHANSI TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, TO THE STAGE AT THEATRE WORKS, ST KILDA!!!
RETURNING to the stage after more than 40 years, THOMAS HENDERSON, who cites Shakespeare's Julius Caesar as one of his favourite plays, makes his Australian theatrical debut in AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM!
Tom was born in 1952 in the town of Jhansi (in central northern India), and emigrated to Australia with his family in 1988. He is currently self-employed in the taxi business and is a well-known identity in that industry.
He is perfectly cast as THE INDIAN STORYTELLER who will provide the subliminal chorus to this modern day fable.
We would love for your publication to feature information regarding Thomas's theatrical debut in AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM.
An Elephant in the Room
A new Australian play by Robert Gough
STARRING:
BILL TEN EYCK | JENNIFER INNES | TOM HENDERSON
WILL MORGAN | KARL COTTEE | DAVID COTTER
WRITER and DIRECTOR:
ROBERT GOUGH | Antipodean Theatre
“Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked.”
[Walter Savage Landor]
THE PURSUIT OF ART… THE PURSUIT OF AVARICE…?
This age old dilemma continues to wrestle many a soul.
Be prepared for some rollicking fun! In Robert Gough’s new play, Melbourne locals vie for success in a story that features a likeable salesman, an ambitious actress, and a wise Indian storyteller who gives wisdom with a smile! This is a play for those who seek a LIFE LESS ORDINARY! There’s even a beautifully lush LIPS COUCH to heighten the intrigue as money comes and money goes in this wonderfully black comedy!
AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM – a compelling fable for our times!!
Starring popular local identity, Thomas Henderson, AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM promises to entertain and surprise with its many twists and philosophical conundrums!
Where: THEATRE WORKS | 14 Acland Street | St Kilda
When: JULY 08-JULY 25, 2010 | THURS-SUN | 8PM
Price: $25/$20 CONCESSION + booking fee
Groups: (6+) $15 per ticket + booking fee
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online at www.theatreworks.org.au
Facebook: AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
YouTube: ElephantStagePlay
Website: www.elephant-anelephantintheroom.blogspot.com
For all media enquiries, please contact WENDY CAVENETT,
Antipodean Theatre | wendy.cavenett@gmail.com | 0423 698 599
Thomas Henderson is available for interview. For review tickets, and interview requests, please call or email Wendy Cavenett
