Shore Break is grass-roots, authentic story-telling. Raw and poetic, it addresses the search for human connection and meaning, in a life filled with rejection and regret and exposes the vulnerability of masculinity through a tour de force performance and sharp writing.
Poetic, gut-wrenching, and electric, this solo work is about an isolated, hardened man looking to the ocean for answers. As the waves break, he sits with his surfboard, observing the water. He remembers moments shared with people. Laughs. But is alone. Just him, the surf, and memories of a distant time, giving comfort, causing pain.
Shore Break received 5-star reviews and standing ovations for its initial 2023 showcase season:
★★★★★ “The performance and script by Chris Pitman are a tour de force, and the standing ovation well-deserved after this marathon of a monologue. The direction by Chelsea Griffith is subtle and uncluttered. A compelling and quintessentially Australian theatre piece with universal appeal, this powerful play is an important addition to our understanding of ourselves and our own contribution to this world.” The Clothesline
“Shore Break is a beautifully crafted, poignant and a thought-provoking piece of theatre that showcases Pitman’s storytelling power. I implore you, do not miss it.” Lia Loves
“It is with utter conviction that I urge you to see this work.” Stage Whispers
Shore Break is the debut play, a monodrama by one of Adelaide’s most esteemed performers, Chris Pitman. Pitman has frequented South Australia stages for many years, most recently in State Theatre Company South Australia’s critically acclaimed The Dictionary of Lost Words with television credits that include All Saints, Blue Heelers, Murder Call, Farscape, White Collar Blue, Go Big, Scorched, McLeods Daughters + Deadline Gallipoli.
Shore Break is presented by Brink Productions in association with Adelaide Festival Centre and State Theatre Company South Australia.
WIN a double pass to Shore Break by Chris Pitman
We have three double passes to Shore Break by Chris Pitman to giveaway thanks to Brink Productions.
Shore Break is on from 3rd – 7th of September at the Space Theatre, Adelaide
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