MODERN JESUS

First produced in London in 2014 by the Fledgling Theatre Company, this play has its Australian premiere at the Depot Theatre.

“This is an exciting tale about a bunch of twenty-somethings who are unemployed, dissatisfied with the world and start doing some juvenile things. It turns into something they call the revolution of inconvenience and it quickly spirals out of control and leads to some disastrous circumstances,” explained director Chris-Huntley Turner.

When asked whether this is a comedy or drama Chris said that he doesn’t believe in the old concepts of comedies and dramas and would be classifying it as a comedy/drama, as it’s initially very funny but that subsides as the story progresses.

There’s a great sense of sacrifice and martyrdom in this play but as Chris explained this is not a biblical play so what is the significance of the title?

“It’s about faith and belief and the significance of the biblical illusion comes from the desire for followers and how they are dictated to in new and not always informed ways – the nature of following and how we win people over in today’s society as compared to biblical times I suppose.”

The play has an abundance of themes where it addresses social media, the youth of today, technology, the yearning to belong and to be part of a group and the effect this has on people, especially on the next generation coming through.

“This should appeal to anyone who has two legs, two arms and a heartbeat and what I hope audiences absorb from this play is an understanding of how our society is structured and maybe have an introspection of where we place our priorities,” concluded Turner. (MMo)

Aug 23 – Sept 2. The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville. $22-$32 (full price). Bookings & Info: www.thedepottheatre.com