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The Black Swan of Trespass
The Black Swan of Trespass is a theatrical exploration of the Ern Malley Affair, one of the most important literary hoaxes of the 20th Century. Devised by two young poets in Melbourne in 1943, the "experiment" caused a literary scandal which rocked the foundations of the emerging Australian modernist movement.
Writers Lally Katz and Chris Kohn treat the topic with a combination of serious critical inquiry and irreverent theatrical flair. The production incorporates live music, subtly integrated video elements, taxidermy and original songs.
Since its origins in a tiny cellar in North Melbourne, this show has become one of the most celebrated to emerge from Melbourne 's thriving independent theatre scene in recent years.
"an exhilirating work" RealTime
"its charm is delicate, but its vision is wickedly penetrating"
The Age"beautifully evocative" The Australian