Blacktown City locals will share their powerful stories in an internationally-acclaimed online theatre event presented by Blacktown Arts and London Artists Projects.
Truth to Power Café is a profound theatrical reflection on time, place and community from the son of The Hackney Gang, Jeremy Goldstein.
Witness participants from Blacktown City and beyond present their truth to power as they consider the fundamental question - 'Who has power over you and what would you say to them?'
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said he was delighted to have the cutting-edge production come to Blacktown Arts this September as part of London Artists Projects' No Borders World Tour 2020/21.
"This special online event promises to bring some of the finest storytelling from Blacktown locals direct to our screens and homes," Mayor Bleasdale said.
"I look forward to hearing the stories of these brave individuals as they are told through memoir, poetry, imagery, music and film."
Truth to Power Café is inspired by the political and philosophical beliefs of Nobel prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter and his Hackney Gang.
For sixty years, The Hackney Gang maintained their belief in speaking truth to power. They remained firmly on the side of the disempowered and their allies. The Hackney Gang included Jeremy Goldstein's late father Mick Goldstein, and poet polymath and sole surviving member Henry Woolf.
The Guardian described Truth to Power Café as "The revolutionary potential of theatre at its simplest and most direct".
The unique event comes to Blacktown Arts following celebrated seasons in six countries, and recent shows at Adelaide Festival Centre, Riverside Parramatta and Brisbane Powerhouse.
Is it to your parents, a sibling, politician, lover, landlord, neighbour, religious leader, boss, banker,
or simply your best friend? It's time to tell them the truth, before it's too late.
Tickets to this limited two-night season are free and ticket registrations are essential.
Please see the link to register for FREE tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/truth-to-powercafe-
performances-tickets-167540910373
Online performance dates and times
Thursday 23 September, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday 24 September, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Picture: Internationally-acclaimed production Truth to Power Café is coming to Blacktown Arts online this September. Image from Sarah Hickson.
