Arts Around the World – "Page 8" at the Playhouse in the Sydney Opera House.

The Playhouse in the Sydney Opera House stages "Page 8", Written by Louis Nowra and David Page. "Page 8" is the life story of David Page –who also performs this one-man show- explores the life experiences of David Page, Australia’s answer to the Jackson 5. We follow Page from a young man who danced on the kitchen table to entertain his 11 siblings (yes, thats right 11!) to his entering a talent show which eventually attracted the attention of a record label. Page becomes a national child-star by age 13 until his voice breaks at 15. Then fame and fortune, ever fleeting, abandon him. He goes through various phases coming to terms with life and with coming out. Page is a natural story teller, creating a sense of intimacy with the audience as we watch him, I felt as if he were telling the story just to me, as if we were together and selected me to share his life experiences with. Interspersed in the narrative are photos, videos, song, and dance. An exceptional performance in the world famous Sydney Opera House. 4*. Runs 31-May-05 through 11-Jun-05.