Twelve Angry Jurors

by Reginald Rose, adapted by Sherman L. Sergel

16 - 26 May 2024

A life in the balance. Twelve people. One verdict.

Twelve Angry Jurors is a variation on the well-known play and movie, Twelve Angry Men originally written by Reginald Rose in 1954, and adapted by Sherman L. Sergel.

A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father.

But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial, and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax…

Witness a ‘BRILLIANT’, ‘RIVETING’, ‘TRIUMPH’ of a show.

Still acclaimed as being as relevant as ever, this production is set in Australia in 1965 and features an outstanding cast of Tasmanian talent.

The play centres on the deliberation of a jury who must decide on the fate of an outcast youth. Racism, equality and justice are reflected in these characters who subconsciously and unintentionally show their deeply rooted prejudices and staunch judgements.

This challenging ensemble work, directed by Robert Jarman, presents twelve cleverly written characters in a poignant and significant way that will connect and resonate with audiences from beginning to end.

DIRECTOR: Robert Jarman

CAST: Kate Choraziak, Arin Dean, Paul Dellas, Chris Hamley, Bil Heit, Tommy Howard, Virginia Kamino, Paul Levett, Benedicta McGeown, Clare Pearson, Di Richards, Laura White

AUDIENCE ADVICE & CONTENT WARNINGS
Some strong language, implied racism, threats of harm, violence, use of knives and themes of murder and stabbing