The Seven Seas, a full-length play by Ian Campbell, is set to be staged by Theatre 3triple2 at the Potato Shed on January 27.
The story is about Emberly Donahue as she sails across the seven oceans of the world when she was 70.
Later as an 84-year-old she recounts the story and lessons of her journey in a Edu talk.
Through both the journey and the talk she revisits various impactful experiences of her life in sailing.
This show is cinematic in style with frequent time shifting.
“The play was written in the isolation of the pandemic and celebrates to the potential of the human spirit,” Campbell said.
“Emberly’s life-changing journey unfolds before you as she recollects the surprising discoveries of her isolated voyage.
“In a staged first reading of this brand-new play, you will meet Emberly Donahue who, as a 70-year-old, has completed a single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. A woman of utmost spirit courage and tenacity responding to a deep personal longing.
“The play features all original songs in an expansive new musical score. This is a soulful journey of transformation – an unexpected friendship made in the most remote parts of the world.”
“I found the lyrics inspiring and was drawn to the simple but evocative imagery created by the text,” composer Danny Krivan said.
“I’ve used a variety of musical influences in this work, combining multi layered instrumentation and voice.
“Perhaps the strongest influence is a Celtic ethereal lilt, but there are also jazz and gospel influences”
Tickets: geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed
