Slow Boat

Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, September 10, 2022 World PremiereTo celebrate victory in the Pacific at the end of World War II, six Chinese workers stage a theatre show at Brisbane’s Bulimba Dockyards. However, differing perspectives of critical events in their story threaten to derail this display of unity and become the one thing that could tear them apart.The men weave an epic tale of brotherhood and resilience, charting their journey from poverty and war in rural China, through hard work on Nauru island, then a hasty escape from the Japanese to Australia, and all the challenges they overcome on the way.Blending vaudeville, musical theatre, Cantonese Opera and martial arts, Slow Boat is a play within a play, inspired by the unexpected arrival in Australia of playwright Anna Yen’s father, along with 580 other Chinese men, during WWII.By Anna YenVenue: Powerhouse Theatre无论是在战火连天的中国，还是布林巴忙碌不断的港口，兄弟情谊和坚韧的精神都会受到时代考验。六位契约华裔工人为了庆祝太平洋战争的胜利，将会在布里斯班的布林巴港口举行一场戏剧表演。然而，兄弟们在回顾关键事情上产生意见分歧，这不但危及他们的团结精神 ，更可能导致感情破裂而扬长而去。《缓舟》是一出剧中剧，揉合了杂耍、音乐剧、粤剧和武术。故事启发于编剧甄锦意的父亲及其580名华裔男子于二战时意外抵达澳洲的经历。编剧: 甄锦意 Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm Venue address: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm Parent event: Brisbane Festival Event type: Festivals, Performing arts Cost: $39 - $45 plus booking fee Age: Suitable for ages 13+ Bookings: Bookings required via Brisbane Festival website.  Bookings required: Yes