The Bleeding Tree Explained

The Bleeding Tree is a play by Australian writer Angus Cerini.

Productions

In 2015 the Griffin Theatre Company in Sydney premiered The Bleeding Tree, directed by Lee Lewis and featuring Paula Arundell, Airlie Dodds, and Shari Sebbens.

It was remounted for a Sydney Theatre Company season at the Wharf 1 Theatre in 2017.^[1]

Awards

• 2014: Griffin Award (before production)^[2]
• 2016: David Williamson Prize for Excellence in Writing for Australian Theatre^[3]
• 2016: Griffin's production received the Helpmann Award for Best Play^[4]
• 2016/7?: Two other Helpmann Awards^[1]
• 2017:Sydney Theatre Award^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Neutze . Ben . The Bleeding Tree review (Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney) . Daily Review. 12 March 2017 . 22 December 2023.
2. News: Angus Cerini wins Griffin Award for The Bleeding Tree. Blake. Elissa. 2014-06-25. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2017-04-03. en-US.
3. Web site: David Williamson Prize-supported play Jailbaby announced for Griffin's 2023 season. 19 September 2022 . Australian Writers' Guild . 22 December 2023.
4. News: Helpmann awards: Tim Minchin's Matilda the Musical scoops record 13 prizes. Davey. Melissa. 2016-07-25. The Guardian. 2017-04-03. en-GB. 0261-3077.