Seven shots ring out in the silence of Victoria’s rolling Barrabool Hills. As the final recoil echoes through the paddocks, a revered sheep-breeding dynasty comes to a bloody and inglorious end.

Almost three decades later, from the bucolic majesty and snobbery of the Western District, to the bleak and loveless underworld of orphanages, stables, homeless shelters and gay beats, the web of secrets and lies that led to this bizarre and seemingly motiveless murder spree are finally unravelled.

Adapted for the stage by Gavin Roach from the book by Neal Drinnan, The Devil’s Grip is a courageous and thought-provoking investigation on the fragility of reputation, depths of deception, perseverance of the human spirit and the power of shame.

Directed by Christian Cavallo

Performed by Adam May, Alec Gilbert, Linda Cookson, Ryan Stewart, Sean Collins, Kristina Benton & Damian Okulic.