Tim Winton's Rising Water

Tim Winton's Rising Water was an unusual play to witness.  
The setting takes place in a Fremantle marina during Australia day. The opening scene heavily displayed a typical Australia day displaying the usual vulgar language and constant celebration on something that according to Jackie "shouldn't be celebrated".
The place is based around four main characters that are all trying to escape a haunting past. The background story of these characters past were conveyed well and came across very clear in dialogue but the long dialogues were very hard to stay tuned to. That was the main flaw in this play; it was very hard to focus when the dialogue dragged on for long periods of time. 
The lighting was exceptional creating a life light reflection of water on the stage giving it a magical effect. The lighting was also excellent when focusing on main characters; it was well timed, visible to the audience and captivating. 
The set of the play was magnificent drawing in the audience from the very moment they walked in. The highlight of the play for me was the moment when the main character Baxter lost his boat. This is where the set really proved to be extraordinary. The effects of the boat disappearing really gained my attention. 
What I disliked about the play was the character the young backpacker; she proved to be quite annoying throughout the play, constantly shouting. This character did not have my attention in the best way.
I was also constantly confused at the role of the young boy. I did not understand the significance of his character and how he influence Tim Winton's story line.
Winton did not execute the humor for young people. It was typically Australian humor. As a young teenager it was quite difficult to understand the slang language used.