Gaijin

A visually stunning one-man-show about the journey of an Australian 'foreigner' (gaijin) in contemporary Japan. Gaijin is an adrenalin pumped, interweaving narrative that explores the journey of an Australian man in a foreign country. Incarcerated in Tokyo's Fuchu Prison, Gaijin follows the events leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Presented through the eyes of multiple characters, the performance raises questions about moral and cultural responsibility in an increasingly globalised world. The playful integration of technology and live performance fantastically conveys the strangeness of being in a foreign country as well as the unstable realities experienced by the Australian gaijin. The dramatic structure of the piece demonstrates the use of multimedia and song to enhance a one person show. Gaijin engages with "changing conditions in the world, in particular new class structures, economies and cultural relationships." "Eastgate's performance is stunningly nuanced and unbelievably elastic." TIME OFF Performances Wednesday 22 June, 11.00am and 8.00pm Thursday 23 June, 11.00am and 8.00pm Friday 24 June, 8.00pm