Concrete Playground

On the 5 December 2006, the administration building of the Wollongong City Council was raided, one floor of the building sealed, and boxes of evidence were removed. This was the first clear sign of the existence of 'Operation Atlas', an investigation by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) into allegations of corruption involving councillors, council staff and local developers. The ensuing scandal shook the local community to its core.

The Table of Knowledge marks a significant attempt by Wollongong locals to make sense of and come to terms with these dramatic events. The performance is a rare peek into a world which often remains hidden from those not 'at the table'. With a script largely assembled from the relevant ICAC transcripts, Merrigong Theatre Company and Version 1.0 have collaborated on a production that strikes at the heart of power and corruption in local and familiar terms. Perhaps the best feature of the Table of Knowledge is its ability to translate complicated (and often boring) technical or council speak into something comprehensible, fascinating and, at times, quite funny.

Additional shows have just been added due to popular demand, but we imagine these will be booked up in no time at all. Make sure you don't miss out on this exceptional and intriguing work.