The Hatpin - 2018
- Jan 9
- 1 min read
Rivergum Theatre, Parade College, Bundoora
About
The Hatpin tells story of a single mother, Amber Murray, who advertised her baby in a newspaper trading column in the hope of saving his life…and ended up embroiled in one of the most captivating, moving and exciting criminal trials in Australian history. Using the moral support she gains from her friendship with the free spirited Harriet Piper, Amber fights the injustices of circumstance and tragedy to find hope and strength.
A moving and hopeful story about friendship and courage. Dealing with motherhood, poverty and the resilience of women thriving under extraordinary pressures, this show looks at the public’s judgment of private choice, the power of self-liberty and the notion of “care”.
This case of Amber Murray vs. The Makins was influential in bringing about awareness in society of the need for welfare for single-mothers and the demand for a review of the Australian Child Protection Act.
Production Team
Director: Dean Mitrousis Music Director: Nicholas La Mattina Choreographer: Keir Jasper Production Manager: Candice Bennett
Cast
Amber Murray: Amy Elliott Harriet Piper: Jacqui Moore Agatha Makin: Bianca Payne Clara Makin: Aimee John Charles Makin: Dale Gibson
Minnie Davies: Gabi Bergman
Rebecca Rigby: Jessica La Mari
Marianne Leonard: Mary McCarthy
Edward Cleary / Justice Stephens: Adam Turner
Thomas Williamson: Joseph Robinson
James Joyce: Matt Figliola
James Hannoney: Brent Denison
Ensemble
Mary Filmer Joshua Marzan Victoria Mertzanidis Matilda O’Riley Daryl Stevenson
