Parrwang Lifts the Sky
July 7th - 8th 2023
Arts Centre Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
An new Opera by Deborah Cheetham OA.
A Short Black Opera production.
“For me personally, the stand-out performance of the night was that of Eamon Dooley. Playing Mr Waa, protector of the water ways, Dooley must take on the role of “villain” without being too villainous. The character may represent careful conservatism, but his concerns about the dangers of humanity are well-founded, and his turn in the final act is that of a creature convinced by the powers of optimism. Dooley has great comedic timing and appears to revel in this particular role, letting children have a bad guy they can boo (quietly) for while never really hating.”
- Thomas Gregory, Theatre Travels, 9th July 2023.