'Must we love everything we create?'
Outside the cosy confines of a chalet in the Swiss Alps, a storm is gathering momentum. Acclaimed filmmaker Angelica Thorne is preparing to face the rain after a long day of press interviews about her new cinematic adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, when there is an unexpected knock at the door ...
Emily Sheehan's Frame Narrative is a labyrinth of a play that whisks its audience from gothic thriller, to '90s trashy horror, to psychological drama. Can you ever really separate the creature from the creator? And what do you need to risk to make 'good' art?
Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2025.
'A slick deconstruction of our relationship with narrative.' - Limelight.
'Exquisite and heartfelt ... a wonderful theatrical puzzle that keeps reflecting back on itself.' - Sydney Theatre Reviews.
'A wildly ambitious and entertaining new play.' - Stage Noise.
EMILY SHEEHAN is an award-winning playwright and dramaturg. Her critically acclaimed play Monument premiered at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Ella Caldwell, and enjoyed a return season by popular demand followed by a national tour. Her play Frame Narrative opened Lucy Clements’ inaugural season as Artistic Director of The Old Fitz to multiple 4 and 5 star reviews, and is currently shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. Her other plays include Hell's Canyon (Old 505 Theatre / La Mama Theatre / Regional Arts Victoria), Daisy Moon Was Born This Way (Q Theatre) and Versions of Us (Canberra Youth Theatre). Her plays have been developed by Melbourne Theatre Company Cybec, Playwriting Australia, Red Stitch Ink and New Ghosts. Awards include the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards (currently shortlisted), Rodney Seaborn Award (Winner), Patrick White Award (Finalist), Max Afford Award (Finalist), UK’s Theatre503 Award (Longlist), Griffin Award (Longlist) and the Melbourne Fringe Touring Award (Winner). She hosts the popular literary podcast, The Playwright’s Process Podcast.
| Cast Info | 4F, 1M, (doubling available) |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Surreal/magic realism |
| Themes | Full length play, Gender diverse themes, Political/Social themes, Significant female roles |
| Audiences | Adult |
| Extent | 96 |
| Edition | Standard |
| Size | 137 x 210 mm |