Alex Buzo Company
Never underestimate the power of difference is the powerful premise behind this watershed Australian play about cultural and generational tension. This critically acclaimed production refreshes Buzo’s sharp, witty, tension-fuelled dialogue between a young, articulate Pakistani uni student and a middle aged Aussie bloke for a contemporary audience. Norm and Ahmed’s sensational 1968 premiere quite literally put Australian theatre on the front page for the first time and the infamous nation-wide censorship battle that ensued is a far cry from its brand new listing as a NSW HSC Drama text in 2010. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session specifically designed to enhance the students’ understanding of the play’s social and cultural context, plus the techniques used by Buzo and the inspiration behind the play.
“A revelatory production...a fine revival of a great classic”
The Australian
Directed by Aarne Neeme
With Laurence Coy and Craig Meneaud
Schools Performance Dates and Times
June 8th & 9th, 10am & 12:30pm
June 10th, 10am & 12:30pm
June 11th, 10am & 12:30pm
plus evening performances
To download a range of free audio, visual and print resources for 'Norm and Ahmed', click the link on the top left side of this page.
To download a Schools Booking Form, click the link on the top left side of this page.
Norm and Ahmed (Education)
by Alex BuzoNever underestimate the power of difference is the powerful premise behind this watershed Australian play about cultural and generational tension. This critically acclaimed production refreshes Buzo’s sharp, witty, tension-fuelled dialogue between a young, articulate Pakistani uni student and a middle aged Aussie bloke for a contemporary audience. Norm and Ahmed’s sensational 1968 premiere quite literally put Australian theatre on the front page for the first time and the infamous nation-wide censorship battle that ensued is a far cry from its brand new listing as a NSW HSC Drama text in 2010. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session specifically designed to enhance the students’ understanding of the play’s social and cultural context, plus the techniques used by Buzo and the inspiration behind the play.
“A revelatory production...a fine revival of a great classic”
The Australian
Directed by Aarne Neeme
With Laurence Coy and Craig Meneaud
Schools Performance Dates and Times
June 8th & 9th, 10am & 12:30pm
June 10th, 10am & 12:30pm
June 11th, 10am & 12:30pm
plus evening performances
To download a range of free audio, visual and print resources for 'Norm and Ahmed', click the link on the top left side of this page.
To download a Schools Booking Form, click the link on the top left side of this page.
