Page 8

Ten years after Page 8 first made its debut, both here in Australia and internationally, David Page is bringing back his much loved and critically acclaimed one-man-show, with the help of Bangarra Dance Theatre and its Creative Director (and David’s brother), Stephen Page.

“[It’s] a love letter to our family, our history and our culture,” Page says. David Page recalls doing his best to do justice to his tale of struggle, success and family support. “I think the rest of the family were shitting themselves,” he laughs. “Especially six older sisters. They wore the boots and the stilettos. They were pretty wild, and very strong women.”

The story covers David’s early successes as a child star with hits on the radio, touted as Australia’s answer to Michael Jackson, to the moment his voice broke and changed everything, and his subsequent life as a performer in Australia and beyond.

Page hopes his show will remind people once more of the important role family plays in our lives. “When you say it’s about family, people can relate to it,” he says.  “Family orientation comes in handy and it gives you strength and the will to continue. [It reminds you to] enjoy as much as you can in these crazy times.” (SW)

Nov 21-Dec 14, Bangarra Studio Theatre, Pier 4, 15 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, $35-$49, bangarra.com.au

Written by Siri Williams