Which Way to Hollywood?
Written by Jenny Davis
Two sisters from the Wheatbelt. One shot at Hollywood stardom.
Proudly supported by the WA Government
THEATRE 180, in collaboration with Wheatbelt Arts and Events presents
WHICH WAY TO HOLLYWOOD? by Jenny Davis
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Featuring Clea Purkis, Tiana Jae and Tom O’Sullivan, with live music by Craig Skelton
TOWN HALL TOUR:
York Town Hall: March 5 & 6, 2027
Perth Town Hall: March 11 – 14, 2027
Midland Town Hall: March 18 – 21, 2027
1920s Hollywood Glamour, Aussie Grit
Two girls from the Wheatbelt. One shot at silent-screen stardom.
Enid and Marjorie Bennett swapped the dust of York, WA for the dazzle of Sunset Boulevard and became two of Hollywood’s brightest silent film stars, right as the industry itself was being invented on the fly. Flappers, flashbulbs, fast money and faster reputations: this was a town built on reinvention, and it chewed up as many dreams as it made.
What does it take to survive Hollywood’s Golden Age when you were raised on hard work, sunburn and sibling squabbles? Could two sisters from the bush out-glamour, out-hustle and out-last a town built on smoke, mirrors and broken promises, without losing each other along the way?
Lights. Camera. ACTION!
Important information
- The venues have reserved seating.
- The performance duration is 105 minutes with no interval.
- This event is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions about access, please get in touch via info@theatre180.com.au / 0414 345 381
- The performance is recommended for ages 10 years+
Image: Stewart Thorpe Photography
PERTH TOWN HALL, March 11-14
The Team
Writer
Jenny Davis OAM
Director
Stuart Halusz
Cast
Clea Purkis
Tiana Jae
Tom O'Sullivan
Sound Design & Programmer
Jean-Michel Maujean
Visual Designer
Gneiss Design
Costume Designer
Ingrid Zurzolo
Set Designer
Stuart Halusz
Theme Song Composer & Pianist
Craig Skelton
Recorded Theme Song Vocalists
Tiana Jae
Emily Lambert
Recorded Theme Song Musicians
Craig Skelton - Piano
Debbie Skelton - Upright Bass
Dan Skelton - Drums
Jess Skelton - Alto Saxophone
Stage Manager & Programmer
Craig Williams
Assistant Stage Manager
Aaron Stirk
Marketing Manager & Publicity
Limelight Consulting
Photographer
Stewart Thorpe
Additional Information & Acknowledgements
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The THEATRE 180 Public Fund (ABN: 33 042 434 145) is a tax deductible fund listed on the Australian Government’s Register of Cultural Organisations maintained under Subdivision 30-F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
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Robin Tunnicliffe FCPA CPM, Jenny Davis OAM, Stuart Halusz
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