FOOTSTEPS OF A NOBODY goes to Ballarat

Ballarat, Friday 21st May, 2010 WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH EVENT Footsteps of a Nobody is a powerful one woman rock-musical written, directed and performed by Donna Williams, author of the international bestseller, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl and musically accompanied by The Aspinauts. Through characterisations, gestural signing, evocative spoken word and song it traces Donna’s pivotal experiences from a meaning deaf, meaning blind feral child to homelessness and on to her ultimate fight to claim a place of equality among others. Disabled access is available. Show is suitable for teens and adults. Question time available after the show. REVIEWS OF DONNA WILLIAMS' WRITING: She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before. NEW YORK TIMES Powerful and unique. DAILY TELEGRAPH Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster. THE GLOBE AND MAIL Powerful enough to make one reassess what it means to be human. MODE By turns fascinating and harrowing... PEOPLE MAGAZINE WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE FOOTSTEPS SHOW: "The show was outstanding; you are very talented. The Q & A at the end was a great surprise. Thank you for a great night, fantastic performance, amazing music and wonderful conversation provoked afterwards!" - Kelly O'Brien "I found your performance last night extremely moving. You have a beautiful voice and your poetry and song lyrics are amazing! Thank you once again for your inspirational show Donna". - Jill Young WHERE: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Howitt St, Wendouree, Ballarat. COST: Full Price $20, under 18s $5.00 TIME: 7-8pm BOOKINGS: Phone Bookings & payment direct to Booking Office -03 5338 0980 Hours- Tues-Fri -9.00am -1.00pm and 2.00 – 4.30pm ENQUIRIES: contact Kris on kks@netconnect.com.au Proudly sponsored by: Ballarat Autism Network