When the Rain Stops Falling

QUT School of Creative Practice presents When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell, directed by Daniel Lammin

Performed by graduating QUT acting students

Designed, stage managed, assistant directed and choreographed by QUT technical production, drama and dance students 

Alice Springs in the year 2039. A fish falls from the sky and lands at the feet of Gabriel York. And it still smells of the sea. It's been raining for days and Gabriel knows something is wrong.

Fifty years earlier his grandfather, Henry Law predicts that fish will fall from the sky heralding a great flood which will end life on earth as we know it.

In an intricate, multi-layered story that spans four generations and two continents, When the Rain Stops Falling explores patterns of betrayal, abandonment, destruction, forgiveness and love. This powerful drama unfolds with humanity, surprising humour and hope, as the past plays out into the future.

Warnings

This production contains difficult and adult themes that may be distressing to some. If you would like more detailed information, please feel free to contact us directly.

Recommended for audiences 15 years and over.