The droogs Alex (Connor Carlyle, left), Dim (Charlie Young), Gerogie (David Heder) and Peter (Josh Harrris) with Sarah Christiner (at back, second from left) as adult Alex. Picture: Blake Hughes

The classic Anthony Burgess novel A Clockwork Orange comes to life at the Broken Hill Hotel this October, exploring the nature of man’s free will.

Presented by Life on Hold Productions, the adaptation is the brainchild of director Sarah Christiner who set up the production company, co-wrote the script (with Connor Carlyle) and plays the main role of adult Alex, who narrates the show as he looks back on his past.

But if that commitment wasn’t enough, Christiner has also got herself a permanent tattoo in honour of the production – she now sports “6655321” on the back of her neck, the number Alex is assigned as a prison inmate. 

A Clockwork Orange chronicles the experience of Alex DeLarge (played by Carlyle), a young man enjoying a debauched life until he gets his comeuppance and is rehabilitated by severe conditioning. 

After treatment, Alex can no longer choose his actions and is prohibited from performing violent acts but also from enjoying basic human pleasures. 

A Clockwork Orange plays at 7.30pm October 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, November 1 and 2. Tickets are $25, $20 concession – book at www.whatson.com.au/clockwork.

Please note: the play is strictly 18+ and features graphic content, violence, drug and sexual references, nudity and strobe lighting.

The Broken Hill Hotel is at 314 Albany Highway, Victoria Park.

Further Information

Find out more by visiting the What’s On website. Alternatively, you can follow the event on Facebook.