The River That Ran Uphill

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A tiny girl finds strength to survive the wildest of winds and raging rivers in this triumphant true tale from South Australia’s own trailblazing theatre company Slingsby.

Do you know the story of the river that ran uphill? With a cyclone at its centre, this is a story of the collision between nature and humanity set in the Pacific Islands. Our young protagonist demonstrates courage in the face of adversity to remind us how important it is to come together as a community in our weakest moments. It’s a story that shows audiences, young and old, how the seemingly impossible can become possible when we work together.

In 2015, Cyclone Pam ravaged the South Pacific. Edgell Junior, a Ni-Vanuatu man from Pentecost Island and member of Slingsby’s Flying Squad ensemble, experienced and survived Cyclone Pam and its aftermath. Based on his lived experience, this moving production emphasises the real importance of community cooperation and resilience.

The River That Ran Uphill drops the audience in the eye of the storm. As the waters rise, this story carries forward a message of warning and, perhaps, a raft of hope.

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Created by Slingsby’s Flying Squad

Actors Edgell Junior, Alexis West, Delia Olam, Elleni Karagiannidis, Jennifer Stefanidis and Joshua Campton

Directors Andy Packer, Clara Solly-Slade
Composer Quincy Grant
Designers Slingsby’s Flying Squad, Wendy Todd
Lighting and AV Darian Tregenza

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