“Lead actress Charlotte Chimes gives a breath-taking yet fierce performance as Anna, alongside her counterpart Ben Mathews, whose conviction and intensity brings the Russian figurehead back to life” – Alt Media
“As secret police apparatus Lavrentiy Beria, is the exceptional Steve Corner, whose nuanced dramatics has us enthralled.” – Suzy Goes See
“Langham’s script works well, capably balancing the task of enlightening audiences to the inter-war Soviet mindset and creating interesting characters who are more than mouthpieces for the delivery of information. Langham demonstrates a light touch when it comes to necessary exposition.” – Audrey Journal
“We are the Himalayas is a refreshing look at the great communist experiment that encourages us to see what happens to the human creature under different styles of social pressure. Partly frightening and partly exposing, it offers up a refreshing take on Russian communism and reminds us that narratives are not always as they seem, and that the story we tell ourselves about the events transpiring in front of us are as important as the stories we wish to refute. This is a complex and beautiful play, that all Sydney artists should see, not to mention anyone interested in modern day socialism or Russian history.” – Lisa Thatcher
Creative Team
Writer Luke Holmes
Director Sascha Hall
Assistant Director Jade Fuda
Producers Charlie Hanson, Luke Holmes
Cast
Jacqueline Marriott
Nicholas Starte
Lauren Lloyd Williams
Deirdre Campbell
Peter Bass