Deceptive Threads (Paperback)

Paperback. A singing spy, a hawkers lie How do you reconcile a family history littered with secrets? Deceptive Threads tells the extraordinary true stories of David Josephs grandfathersone a Tivoli singer turned ASIO spymaster who vetted unwanted arrivals, the other an early Lebanese immigrant who had to lie about his birthplace to gain Australian naturalisation.In this award-winning solo show, Joseph explores race, belonging, history, and national identity to theatrically illuminate the personal in the political. Deftly untangling the threads linking his familys connection to Australias racist past and its present dilemma over asylum seekers, he explores the nexus between the government control of immigration and the unwelcome immigrant.Not to be missed. ArtsHub'An engaging story enacted with flair and imagination. Arnold ZableExquisitely crafted sincere, genuine, moving work, full of heart and integrity. Stage Whispers In this award-winning solo show, Joseph explores race, belonging, history, and national identity to theatrically illuminate the personal in the political. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …