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Frances is in jail for serious offences of assault and drug possession. She's bitter, disenfranchised and just wants to live life on her terms. But jail is a temporary escape for her - free from financial hardship, homelessness, and hunger.
Cracked is Frankie's story of rage through the criminal justice system with the hope of being reunited with her kids.
"Hostalek’s writing is brilliant. She has a muscular approach to writing dialogue, creating well rounded, identifiable characters we very quickly come to love, and who also frustrate us." - Jacob Boehme, Witness Performance.
"...it is impossible not to fall in love with or in pieces over absolutely every single character in Cracked." - Amanda Lancaster, The Fourth Wall.
"Cracked is feisty and straight up and ball breaking." - Victoria Wyatt, Artshub.
Watch the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company Trailer of CRACKED.
Cover Image: Noongar Graphic Artist - Seantelle Walsh - Kardy Kreations (@kardy.kreations) Yamatji Graphic Artist - Rhys Paddick - The Wholesome Yamatji (@the_wholesome_yamatji).
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents 'Cracked' written by Barbara Hostalek. Cracked is a powerful and thought-provoking look inside our criminal justice system from an exciting new voice.
"Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and Playwriting Australia (PWA) have listened to what it is I’ve needed to develop Cracked and Banned." Barbara Hostalek
Reviews, trailers, images and production history.
"This is a memorable play with an important message." - Xan Ashbury, SeeSaw Mag
"Cracked is feisty and straight up and ball breaking." - Victoria Wyatt, Artshub
"...it is impossible not to fall in love with or in pieces over absolutely every single character in Cracked." - Amanda Lancaster, The Fourth Wall, May 2019.
"Hostalek’s writing is brilliant. She has a muscular approach to writing dialogue, creating well rounded, identifiable characters we very quickly come to love, and who also frustrate us." - Jacob Boehme, Witness Performance, May 2019.
Program notes from the World Premiere.
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