White Pearl

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta and Sydney Theatre Company present White Pearl.
By Anchuli Felicia King
Directed by Priscilla Jackman, with Merlynn Tong

A nasty truth goes viral…

In Singapore, it’s just another day at the office of Clearday cosmetics. That is, until they discover that their new TV commercial has been leaked online. The video goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Someone is definitely going to get fired.

Anchuli Felicia King’s new play is a ruthlessly entertaining portrait of toxic corporate culture, casual racism and the complexity of pan-Asian relations. As the team at Clearday scrambles to contain the fallout, the open-plan, glass-door office proves to be a nest of secrets, lies and resentments.

This new Australian work is a co-production with Sydney Theatre Company. King is an exciting, original young voice and it’s a play rich with twists, dark comedy and brutal honesty. FYI, this production contains strong language, adult themes and sexual references.

Insight Event – Night with the Actors
Post-show Tuesday 29 October
Designed to give you further insight into the play, the audience stay in their seats after the performance and the cast return to the stage to take part in a casual Q&A session. Audience members are welcome to quiz the cast about their experience of making and working on the show. Tickets to the performance include Night with the Actors are an audience favourite and always sell fast.