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In Development · Coming 2027
The Tenth Star
— a new murder mystery.
A murder mystery set in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Written by Kersherka Sivakumaran — the writer and director behind the sold-out premiere of The Algorithm of Us.
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— coming soon.
A murder mystery rooted in place.
The Tenth Star is a new original murder mystery set in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Written by Kersherka Sivakumaran — whose family roots are in Jaffna — the work draws on the specificity of place, culture and history to tell a story that could only happen there.
Like all BCD Theatre work, The Tenth Starbegins with a community story that hasn't found its way to the Australian stage. The murder mystery form gives it structure; the cultural specificity of Jaffna gives it its heart.
Currently in development. BCD Theatre is exploring venue and festival partnerships for the 2027 premiere.
“A story that could only be told from inside the place it comes from.”
- StatusIn Development
- FormOriginal play, murder mystery
- SettingJaffna, Sri Lanka
- WriterKersherka Sivakumaran
- Target premiere2027
- ProducerBCD Theatre
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