Machu Picchu
Image: Lisa McCune in Machu Picchu. Photo by James Green.
Machu Picchu is wildly human, rich in drama and humorously blunt. Presented by the Sydney Theatre Company and the State Theatre Company of South Australia, Machu Picchu follows the story of two civil engineers who must learn to re-live and re-evaluate their choices after suffering from a tragic event.
“[Machu Picchu is] a very kind of nuanced and subtle discretion of what it means to not just fall in love with someone but actually, what it means to love someone over the course of a life time,” explained Director Geordie Brookman.
Lisa McCune, Australia’s favourite television and theatre actress, will also be apart of the show playing the role of Gabby.
Machu Picchu not only explores the extra-ordinary love story of Paul (Darren Gilshenan) and Gabby, it is also provocative in nature, asking the audience to re-evaluate their own life choices and priorities.
“[Machu Picchu] really looks at the choices we make…in terms of the way we live our lives today and I guess the priorities – the things that we make priorities and the things we don’t,” said Brookman.
“I hope [the audience are] provoked to reassess their own lives and choices that they’ve made,” he added. “Primarily I hope [the audience] have a great night in the theatre, but I hope they’re moved by the piece, I hope they’re entertained and made to laugh.” (NB)
Mar 3–Apr 9. Wharf 1 Theatre, The Wharf, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. $64-$87. Tickets & info: sydneytheatre.com.au
BY NYSSA BOOTH
