Caleb Lewis

Thomas Turner and the Book of Curses is the story of one young boy's journey into adulthood. Although he experiences the typical issues any teenager might find in high school, he soon learns to deal with his problems in a way not many usually do. Over the course of his adventures he makes mistakes and learns from them to discover wiser ways to handle them and becomes a better man. Along the way, he navigates life as a teenager...making new friends, new enemies, new and challenging situations, and even gets involved in the life of a government agent caught up in a dark conspiracy. Through his journey Tom soon learns he may have a bigger destiny than he ever imagined. So, if you're looking for crazy adventures, then open Thomas Turner and the Book of Curses. Jump into the imaginative and unbelievable world of mystery, and adventure that one seemingly normal boy finds in a not so normal world.

'Back in Kenya-in the camps-they say we can stay there for free. But everybody wants something. The journalists want our stories; the NGOs want us to sing in their choirs; the SPLA wants our sons as soldiers. The spirits of our ancestors want us to honour them...' Maggie Stone is a battle axe. She's rude, prickly and doesn't owe the world a thing. This makes her an ideal loans officer. But when a family of strangers finally awakens her compassion, Maggie will learn firsthand the politics of charity. For even favours require gratitude, investment requires returns, and an outstanding debt awaits satisfaction. And soon the life Maggie borrowed will need to be paid for. Maggie Stone is about loneliness and debt, the risk that comes from asking others for help and the cost of living a life owing nobody. Nominated for the Western Australian Premier's Script Award, this play paints an unflinchingly honest yet ultimately empathetic portrait of modern Australia.