Petra Kalive and Diana Nguyen reflect on the impact of Alice Pung's novel and the process of adapting it for stage, and we chat to Alice Pung about the inspiration behind setting her novel in a prestigious, private school.
Published on 2 August 2022
Programme
Laurinda programme
Adapted from Alice Pung's award-winning novel, Laurinda is a coming-of-age for every age. Read more about this powerful story and meet the cast and creatives in our show programme.
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Interview
Strong connections
With only a handful of performances left of Laurinda, Georgina Naidu reflects on what she has connected with most in the story and what it has meant for her to be part of an all-Asian Australian cast.
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Q&A
The liminal space
Learn more about the set design and AV components of Laurinda in this Q&A with Eugyeene Teh, Roshelle Fong and Justin Gardam.
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Feature
Layered stories
In co-adapting Laurinda, writer Diana Nguyen has layered multiple stories in Alice Pung's novel to expand it for a new generation. She talks to us about how this evolved during the writing process and the joy of sharing a Vietnamese story on stage.
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Playlist
Playlist: Laurinda
Take a trip down memory lane with our playlist of iconic 90s tracks.
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Video
Remembering the 90s
Watch as the Laurinda cast take a trip down memory lane and reconnect with beloved snacks and pop culture from this distinct decade.