Facey, Mr Facey published A Fortunate Life in 1981 - nine months before he died.ĭuring the initial days of its publication, the bushman, sportsman, railway ganger, World War I soldier and a 20th century family man became a nationwide celebrity. This is the perfect night out for the whole family,” she said.Ī Fortunate Life tour has already enjoyed sell-out seasons in Midland, Albany, Busselton, Rockingham, Geraldton and Warwick and community members are encouraged to jump online via to purchase tickets in advance and avoid missing out.Īlternatively, the HEART Box Office is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday to purchase tickets over the counter or by phone on (08) 9780 5294.Under the pen name of A.B. “It makes sense to bring this to the community, as it’s an opportunity to enjoy Australian history, arts and culture through a new type of experience. Margaret River HEART General Manager Nicky Hansen said the production has already received a positive response from the community with ticket sales soaring within hours of going live. “Storytelling, through theatre and cinema is the best possible way to learn from our past, reflect on our present and imagine a better future.” he said.Īudience members are invited to join a 30-minute Q&A with Stuart Halusz and cast members Rebecca Davis, Benj D’addario and Michael Abercromby following the performance.

THEARTE 180’s Artistic Director Stuart Halusz said A Fortunate Life brings the work of an entirely Western Australian project to a potentially greater audience in Western Australia. Behind them, on the big screen, there is a filmed background bringing layers to the biography, beautifully capturing the stories and landscapes of the Australian bush and harsh way of life in early-twentieth century Western Australia. Simply staged, the three actors who play a myriad of characters as they retell Albert Facey’s story, from his first memories through to old age.

Western Australian theatre company THEATRE 180 and new entertainment platform CinemaStage are bringing their stylish and innovative adaptation of A Fortunate Life to Margaret River on Friday February 12. Heard of Albert Facey’s much loved story A Fortunate Life? If you’ve read the book and seen the movie, it’s now time for something completely different – watch it live in the Margaret River HEART Main Theatre with breath-taking audio-visual backdrops produced by Albany’s Green Man Media.

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