Banned 19th century play gets a modern makeover
Pictured are Drew Buchanan as Melchior and Sophie Wickes in the role of Moritz for Awakening. Awakening, the Australian adaptation of a highly controversial coming of age play written 130 years ago, is opening its Queensland tour at Hota this week. Playwright Daniel Lammin has given German playwright Frank Wedekind’s 1891 work, Spring Awakening, a makeover for contemporary audiences. Awakening follows the fortunes of a group of physically blossoming and emotionally vulnerable