★★★★.5 astonishes with its realism…delicious Suzy Wrong
★★★★ exceptional … both exquisite and tragic Di Simmonds Stage Noise
★★★★ I was mesmerised… powerful theatre Sydney Arts Guide
sister is dying trying to live.
their brother is living trying to die.
what protects them, feeds it.
dog is a play that explores the lived experience of Contamination Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and alcohol addiction. both a blackhole.
Directed by Kim Hardwick with Laneikka Denne and Jack Patten
Lighting Designer Frankie Clarke; Sound Designer Aisling Bermingham; Production Designer Ruby Jenkins; Stage Manager Annika Bertinat; Assist Stage Manager Callum Haddow; Intimacy and Mental Health Coordinator Trish Speers Production Imagery Clare Hawley
Produced by Laneikka Denne & Shayne De Groot presented by We Are Not Producers with support from White Box Theatre Company
dog explores sensitive content and mature themes around OCD, mental ill health, depression, alcoholism, addiction, suicidal ideation and grief. The play has been developed in collaboration with a mental health coordinator.
Recommended for ages 18+
This play was developed in the KXT Vault as part of the bAKEHOUSE Residency program