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FAMILY STORIES: BELGRADE

By Biljana Srbljanović, translated by Bojana Novakovic
18 October - 8 November 2008

How many times do I need to explain? How many times do I need to repeat? Trust no one but yourself. Head in the sand, bum in the air! People are people’s enemy.

The war might be over but there are demonstrations in the streets, inflation is out of control, families are rationing food, politicians’ wives are publishing self-help books and kids are left unsupervised in their concrete playgrounds.

At the back of an apartment block, four children recreate the world around them: a world of mum, dad, son, daughter and the family dog. This is the game of Family Stories: Belgrade, a violently skewed family portrait of a civilized nation about to implode.

Ride On’s acclaimed team bring their latest theatrical and musical feast to Griffin Stablemates.

Performance Dates

Previews 16 – 17 October
Season 18 October – 8 November

Production Notes

Directors Robert Kennedy and Bojana Novakovic
Designer Simone Romaniuk
Lighting Verity Hampson
Producers Esti Regos, Joanna Fishman and Bojana Novakovic
With Richard Gyoeffry, Tanya Goldberg, Brendon May and Phaedra Nicolaidis
A Ride On Theatre and Griffin Stablemates production

SBW Stables Theatre
10 Nimrod St
Kings Cross NSW 2010

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BATCH IS BACK, BABY! The Griffs are thrilled to a

BATCH IS BACK, BABY!
The Griffs are thrilled to announce the lineup for Batch Festival 2020, our three-week festival lock-in of shows by some of the freshest, wikdest and most inventive artists in the country. Check out the lineup and get booking - link in bio!
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BATCH FESTIVAL 2020
17 April - 2 May
#griffinbatch #batchfestival

The Griffin staff have been all hands on deck toda

The Griffin staff have been all hands on deck today, preparing for our Griff Garage Sale which is happening this Saturday from 9am as part of our Green Griffin initiative!

You could be the proud new owner of one of Griffin's iconic costumes (Mardi Gras, anyone?) from past productions like The Feather in the Web, The Bleeding Tree, Kill Climate Deniers, and many more! Come give us a visit at our Lilyfield store to grab a hot bargain. Information on our facebook page! #GreenGriffin

A wonderful visit this evening from our new AD @d_

A wonderful visit this evening from our new AD @d_cl_n_gr__n_ and to top it off David and Kristin Williamson decided to pop down to pay us a visit! If you want to see this sold out show you can still catch it at @canberratheatrecentre @riversideparra or @geelongartscentre!
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David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Touring 11 - 28 March
Book now through the link in bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

More than a month out from the show's opening, Deb

More than a month out from the show's opening, Debra Oswald's 'Is There Something Wrong With That Lady?' has completely sold out! Which is why The Griffs are super excited to announce that we've extended the season to include three more performances, all of which are on sale now over on the Griffin website!

Don't miss out this time! Buy your tickets now through the link in our bio.

IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT LADY?
By Debra Oswald
31 March - 7 April
#GTCDebOswald

The Griffin staff are now the proud owners of two

The Griffin staff are now the proud owners of two mini herb gardens, converted from recycled pallets and expertly sowed by Griffs Grace and Peter! Currently thriving in the planters are strawberries, sage, basil, chillis, to name just a few. #GreenGriffin #GriffinGoesGreen 🍓🌱

GRIFFIN SCRATCH IS BACK! Are you a writer, perfor

GRIFFIN SCRATCH IS BACK!

Are you a writer, performance maker or theatrical vagabond? Do you have an idea or early draft of a special little something that you're itching to share with a loving audience?

Apply to be part of Griffin Scratch! For four evenings across 2020, the excellent and the outright experimental will be showcased on the Stables stage... and the first Scratch Night is on Friday 28 February! Selected projects will be given a $500 stipend, and Griffin will help you bring your creative vision to life! Sound good? Find out more through the link in our bio!
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GRIFFIN SCRATCH
Friday 28 February, 9.30pm
Apply now!
#GriffinScratch

David Williamson's 'Family Values' is sold out unt

David Williamson's 'Family Values' is sold out until the 17th of February! There's been an overwhelming response to this play—book yourself a ticket before it's too late! To celebrate, here's an adorable picture of cast members Andrew McFarlane and Belinda Giblin, from the classic Australian television series, 'The Sullivans', that features as a nice spot of detail on the set of 'Family Values'.
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David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book now through the link in our bio
#GTCFamilyValues
📸 by Brett Boardman

★★★★ - The Sydney Morning Herald ★★★

★★★★ - The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ - Limelight Magazine
★★★★ - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds
★★★★ - Theatre People
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More stellar reviews are in for David Williamson's 'Family Values'! Tickets are disappearing quick—book through the link in our bio now!
#GTCFamilyValues

Put a party hat on, quick! 🎉 David Williamson's

Put a party hat on, quick! 🎉 David Williamson's FAMILY VALUES is almost entirely sold out for the next two weeks! A handful of tickets remain for this Friday's performance, and next Wednesday's performance. Otherwise, you'll have to snaffle up a ticket for later in the season, or try your hand at our Monday Rush tickets, released at 12pm every Monday.
.
Don't miss this impolitely political birthday party gone wrong... buy yourself a ticket before it sells out! 🎁🎂
.
David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book now through the link in our bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

★★★★ - @limelightmagazine . ★★★★ -

★★★★ - @limelightmagazine
.
★★★★ - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds
.
"'Family Values' is as angry a play I’ve seen from Williamson in 20-odd years" - @audreyjournal
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"The dynamics play out in a brilliantly entertaining way under Lee Lewis’s direction" - @timeoutsydney
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"Family Values is uncomfortable, confronting work, rendered with care, intelligence and a carefully tempered earnest exuberance by an outstanding cast" - @theconversationau
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The Griffs couldn't be more chuffed with the excellent reviews that have started to roll in for FAMILY VALUES! Tickets are selling fast—book now through the link in our bio. #GTCFamilyValues

FARE LEE WELL! Lee Lewis, our fearless leader, sa

FARE LEE WELL!

Lee Lewis, our fearless leader, says goodbye to Griffin today, so naturally the entire staff dressed up as her for our farewell lunch!

Thanks for your courage, artistry, leadership and love as our Artistic Director. We'll miss you so much, Lee! You're very lucky ducks, @qld_theatre. 🦆💕

A huge chookas to the cast and creatives of David

A huge chookas to the cast and creatives of David Williamson's 'Family Values' as they officially open their season at the SBW Stables TONIGHT! 🎉

We can't wait to show you the hilarious and bitingly political play that kicks off Griffin's landmark 2020 Season. Tickets are selling fast, so get in quick if you want to catch a slice of the action!

David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book through the link in bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

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BATCH IS BACK, BABY! The Griffs are thrilled to a

BATCH IS BACK, BABY!
The Griffs are thrilled to announce the lineup for Batch Festival 2020, our three-week festival lock-in of shows by some of the freshest, wikdest and most inventive artists in the country. Check out the lineup and get booking - link in bio!
.
.
.
BATCH FESTIVAL 2020
17 April - 2 May
#griffinbatch #batchfestival

The Griffin staff have been all hands on deck toda

The Griffin staff have been all hands on deck today, preparing for our Griff Garage Sale which is happening this Saturday from 9am as part of our Green Griffin initiative!

You could be the proud new owner of one of Griffin's iconic costumes (Mardi Gras, anyone?) from past productions like The Feather in the Web, The Bleeding Tree, Kill Climate Deniers, and many more! Come give us a visit at our Lilyfield store to grab a hot bargain. Information on our facebook page! #GreenGriffin

A wonderful visit this evening from our new AD @d_

A wonderful visit this evening from our new AD @d_cl_n_gr__n_ and to top it off David and Kristin Williamson decided to pop down to pay us a visit! If you want to see this sold out show you can still catch it at @canberratheatrecentre @riversideparra or @geelongartscentre!
.
.
.
David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Touring 11 - 28 March
Book now through the link in bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

More than a month out from the show's opening, Deb

More than a month out from the show's opening, Debra Oswald's 'Is There Something Wrong With That Lady?' has completely sold out! Which is why The Griffs are super excited to announce that we've extended the season to include three more performances, all of which are on sale now over on the Griffin website!

Don't miss out this time! Buy your tickets now through the link in our bio.

IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT LADY?
By Debra Oswald
31 March - 7 April
#GTCDebOswald

The Griffin staff are now the proud owners of two

The Griffin staff are now the proud owners of two mini herb gardens, converted from recycled pallets and expertly sowed by Griffs Grace and Peter! Currently thriving in the planters are strawberries, sage, basil, chillis, to name just a few. #GreenGriffin #GriffinGoesGreen 🍓🌱

GRIFFIN SCRATCH IS BACK! Are you a writer, perfor

GRIFFIN SCRATCH IS BACK!

Are you a writer, performance maker or theatrical vagabond? Do you have an idea or early draft of a special little something that you're itching to share with a loving audience?

Apply to be part of Griffin Scratch! For four evenings across 2020, the excellent and the outright experimental will be showcased on the Stables stage... and the first Scratch Night is on Friday 28 February! Selected projects will be given a $500 stipend, and Griffin will help you bring your creative vision to life! Sound good? Find out more through the link in our bio!
.
.
.
GRIFFIN SCRATCH
Friday 28 February, 9.30pm
Apply now!
#GriffinScratch

David Williamson's 'Family Values' is sold out unt

David Williamson's 'Family Values' is sold out until the 17th of February! There's been an overwhelming response to this play—book yourself a ticket before it's too late! To celebrate, here's an adorable picture of cast members Andrew McFarlane and Belinda Giblin, from the classic Australian television series, 'The Sullivans', that features as a nice spot of detail on the set of 'Family Values'.
.
.
.
David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book now through the link in our bio
#GTCFamilyValues
📸 by Brett Boardman

★★★★ - The Sydney Morning Herald ★★★

★★★★ - The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ - Limelight Magazine
★★★★ - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds
★★★★ - Theatre People
.
.
.
More stellar reviews are in for David Williamson's 'Family Values'! Tickets are disappearing quick—book through the link in our bio now!
#GTCFamilyValues

Put a party hat on, quick! 🎉 David Williamson's

Put a party hat on, quick! 🎉 David Williamson's FAMILY VALUES is almost entirely sold out for the next two weeks! A handful of tickets remain for this Friday's performance, and next Wednesday's performance. Otherwise, you'll have to snaffle up a ticket for later in the season, or try your hand at our Monday Rush tickets, released at 12pm every Monday.
.
Don't miss this impolitely political birthday party gone wrong... buy yourself a ticket before it sells out! 🎁🎂
.
David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book now through the link in our bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

★★★★ - @limelightmagazine . ★★★★ -

★★★★ - @limelightmagazine
.
★★★★ - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds
.
"'Family Values' is as angry a play I’ve seen from Williamson in 20-odd years" - @audreyjournal
.
"The dynamics play out in a brilliantly entertaining way under Lee Lewis’s direction" - @timeoutsydney
.
"Family Values is uncomfortable, confronting work, rendered with care, intelligence and a carefully tempered earnest exuberance by an outstanding cast" - @theconversationau
.
.
.
The Griffs couldn't be more chuffed with the excellent reviews that have started to roll in for FAMILY VALUES! Tickets are selling fast—book now through the link in our bio. #GTCFamilyValues

FARE LEE WELL! Lee Lewis, our fearless leader, sa

FARE LEE WELL!

Lee Lewis, our fearless leader, says goodbye to Griffin today, so naturally the entire staff dressed up as her for our farewell lunch!

Thanks for your courage, artistry, leadership and love as our Artistic Director. We'll miss you so much, Lee! You're very lucky ducks, @qld_theatre. 🦆💕

A huge chookas to the cast and creatives of David

A huge chookas to the cast and creatives of David Williamson's 'Family Values' as they officially open their season at the SBW Stables TONIGHT! 🎉

We can't wait to show you the hilarious and bitingly political play that kicks off Griffin's landmark 2020 Season. Tickets are selling fast, so get in quick if you want to catch a slice of the action!

David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
Book through the link in bio!
#GTCFamilyValues

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BATCH IS BACK. AND IT’S FRESHER THAN EVER! Stoked to unveil the lineup for Batch Festival 2020, our 3 week festival lock-in of shows by some of the freshest, wildest and most inventive artists in the country. 17 April - 2 May. https://t.co/YeeYwFObGD #batchfestival #griffinbatch

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The yellow balloon from the baluster burst #griffinshowreports #GTCFamilyValues

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It's Monday Rush for 'Family Values'! Get in quick to grab a $20 ticket to tonight's 7pm show!

David Williamson's
FAMILY VALUES
Until 7 March
#GTCFamilyValues

Book online: https://t.co/CKBTSDpzX5
Or call the Griffin Box Office: (02) 9361 3817

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Thank you to the wonderful company who brought ‘A Hard God’ by Peter Kenna to life last Sunday as part of our 50 Years of the Stables
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