Over the years, it has come to my attention how rare it is to see women of a 'certain age' onstage. The women I adore and have been inspired by as an artist seem to disappear after the age of 45, and for the life of me, I can't work out why. These women have lives, scars, histories and futures that are potent, rich and extraordinary.
Add to this the fact that my favourite play is Hamlet and Ophelia and Gertrude my two favourite characters, and a new idea for a play was set in motion through the wonderful Mind's Eye initiative.
Under Gertrude's watchful eye and with Ophelia's garland of flowers in mind, I have created The Wreath. It is a new play for our brilliant Australian actresses and one that will delve deep into the most sacred of secret women’s business - the Order of the Amaranth - the female version of the Freemasons. I look forward to folding back the petals with you and seeing what's underneath.
KATE MULVANY
A BA graduate from Curtin University, Kate is a playwright and an actor. Her produced plays include: Father O Friendly, Derek Drives A Datsun, Vaseline Lollies, Blood and Bone (Winner of Naked Theatre Co's "Write Now"! Award), Naked Ambition, Storytime and the musical Somewhere…(co-written with Tim Minchin for Railway Street Theatre).
Her play The Seed won the 2004 Phillip Parsons Award and was performed at B Sharp in 2007 before transferring to the upstairs theatre as part of Company B Belvoir’s 2008 season to much acclaim. Kate also performed in both productions. Kate’s play The Danger Age was shortlisted for the 2004 Patrick White Award and premiered at La Boite Theatre in February 2008. In addition to Bell Shakespeare’s commission Kate is also writing a play for Hothouse Theatre Company and Black Swan Theatre Company.
As an actor she has performed for Sydney Theatre Company, Company B Belvoir Street, Pork Chop, Ensemble, Griffin, Perth Theatre Company and Black Swan, as well as various film and television roles.
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