Proudly supported by Create NSW
Supported by Inner West Council Artist XChange Program
The development of this work was supported by Shopfront Arts Co-op’s Open Shop Program
Developed through Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s “Next In Line” program
kwento presents
ONE HOUR NO OIL
by Kenneth Moraleda and Jordan Shea
26 OCTOBER – 05 NOVEMBER 2022
Kings Cross Theatre
Previews: 26, 27 & 28 October
Opening night Saturday 29 October
Tues- Fri 7.30pm Saturday 6pm Sunday 5pm
Closing night Sat 5 November 2022
THE PLAY
Perth, 2012.
Four years after migrating to Perth from the Philippines, aspiring primary school teacher Bhing works as a massage therapist. He struggles to reach a more satisfying life by regaining his teaching credentials and supporting his extended family, whilst working between clients.
Scott, a coal miner, arrives for his appointment, full of tension and unreasonable demands. Caught up in the gruelling cycle of the FIFO system, he faces a work culture that drills at his psyche.
Through a series of massage appointments, the two bring their polarising values and expectations of masculine friendship and intimacy to the forefront.
Through an inventive theatrical and musical language ‘One Hour No Oil’ interrogates the dilemmas of people of colour working in the Australian service industry, toxic masculinity, mental health within the mining work culture and finding friendship with people we have been conditioned to hate.
Content warnings: Major themes of racism, discussions and themes of mental illness and self harm.
PERFORMERS
JOHN GOMEZ GOODWAY, SHAW CAMERON. ALEC STEEDMAN
THE TEAM
Co-Writers KENNETH MORALEDA & JORDAN SHEA
Director KENNETH MORALEDA
Assistant Director/Cover THOMAS LOVELUCK
Movement Director LAUREN NALTY
Production Designer SOHAM APTE
Lighting Designer SAINT CLAIR
Composers ZAC SARIC & ALEC STEEDMAN
Sound Designer ZAC SARIC
Fight Coordinator TIM DASHWOOD
Stage Manager ALEX LIANG
Production Manager MOLLIE WEBB
Production Administrator ROMAN BERRY
REVIEWS
The intricate weave of high-quality writing, outstanding ensemble performances, movement and physicality, sound, music and lighting combine to deliver a profound and powerful play that is superbly acted. Without a doubt, One Hour No Oil deserves a larger and wider audience.
Michael Balfour - Arts Hub
Presented by kwento in partnership with bAKEHOUSE Theatre Company
as part of the KXT StoryLines Festival
Proudly sponsored by Create NSW
Supported by Inner West Council’s Artist XChange Program
The development of this work was supported by Shopfront Arts Co-op’s Open Shop Program