By Sarah Halfpenny
In the depths of a second COVID winter in Melbourne, Arnold Zable and Evelyn Krape accomplished something quite remarkable – a one-hour show based on extracts from Arnold’s acclaimed 2004 novel, Scraps of Heaven, created by whittling the novel down to just 11 representative scenes. To manipulate an entire book into a cohesive and compelling scaled-down performance is no mean feat, and Zable, Krape and their creative team have done it with style.
Channelling the voices and places of 1950s Carlton, Scraps of Heaven chronicles the highs and lows of an immigrant Jewish family, interwoven with a diverse cast of characters, many of whom will feel relatable to the audience, regardless of age or background.
Photo credit: Jon Moss
