September, 2015
FLAK
True stories from the men who flew in World War II
Michael Veitch has an obsession with flying. The Australian author and actor, who has starred in shows
like The D-Generation, Fast Forward and Full Frontal, loves old war planes so much he’s written two
books, Flak and Flight, about pilots and their stories from World War 2.
Over the course of a year, Veitch interviewed more than fifty surviving pilots, bomb aimers and air
gunners from World War 2, almost all of whom had never revealed their wartime stories to anyone,
including – in some cases – their families.
Michael Veitch now brings five of these stories to life as he stars in the one-man stage production, Flak.
You’ll meet two Australians, a Welshman, an Englishman and a former German pilot. All stories are of
survival but the harrowing tales will leave you inspired by the character’s courage and sheer.
“Flak will appeal to anyone with an interest in history, flying or wartime tales. Even those who simply like
a good story will be sure to enjoy seeing Michael Veitch in his element live onstage,” said Rob Stobbe,
CEO of Country Arts SA principal corporate partner, SA Power Networks.
Michael Veitch has received standing ovations around Australia for Flak, now it’s your opportunity to
see this skilled character actor and storyteller in action.
“Michael Veitch's "Flak" is a marvellous monodrama told with the skill of someone who combines the
questing of a journalist, the rigour of a historian and the compassion of a very fine actor. There are few
storytellers in Australia like Michael Veitch. He puts humanity and wry observation into the terrible
arithmetic of air warfare. His personal mission to honour the memory and the memories of the last of a
generation who bear a remarkable witness is a special kind of theatrical experience.”
Dr Mark Williams, Adjunct Professor, School of Art, RMIT University
FLAK
PORT LINCOLN Nautilus Theatre Tuesday, 13 October at 7:30pm
WHYALLA Middleback Arts Centre Wednesday, 14 October at 7:30pm
PORT PIRIE Northern Festival Centre Thursday, 15 October at 7:30pm
RENMARK Chaffey Theatre Saturday, 17 October at 7:30pm
TICKETS available from www.countryarts.org.au. Adults $35, Adult Friend $30, Concession $30,
Concession Friend $26, Under $17 FREE with paying adult, additional under 17 $17, Groups 6+ $30
Veteran card holders can access the special concession friend’s price of $26 for Flak.
Media enquiries: Joy Lothian Joy.Lothian@countryarts.org.au or (08) 8444 0417 / 0423 828 035