Concrete Playground

Ah, the folly of youth.

In 2005 Rian Johnson reinvented film noir with the critically acclaimed, cryptic high school tale Brick. Then earlier this year a high school drama teacher, Chris White, translated Johnson’s teenage detective story for the stage. Moreover, White and his students at J.L Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina received the seal of approval from the filmmaker himself.

Now it’s Sydney’s turn. Macquarie University’s DRAMAC society is tackling the stage-adaptation of the now cult neo-noir, and White is even flying out for the second week of performances. The play will run 15-17th then 21st-24th October. For frequent updates, see the production’s Facebook page.

If Brick, Tug and King Pin mean nothing to you, then there’s still time to track down the DVD before making your way to the stage play.

By Alice Tynan