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Last Cab To Darwin is a new Australian play based on the true story of Max Bell, a taxi driver from Broken Hill. This three-hour epic was performed at the Octagon Theatre in Perth by Pork Chop Productions. I entered the theatre without prior expectations of the performance, although I was a little puzzled when we walked in and a half-naked body was spread on the floor in what seemed like a very uncomfortable position. Questions regarding the subject matter and issues addressed in the play yet to unfold arose as a result, as well as wondering whether this astonishingly motionless body was even alive. However by the end of the play, I believe the whole audience comprised of a variety of people from teenagers like us to the elderly, was left contented yet taken aback by the colourful and entertaining experience. Last Cab To Darwin is centered around Max, who has spent his life driving taxis in Broken Hill. Max decides to drive his taxi to Darwin to take advantage of the soon-to-be-passed euthanasia laws after being diagnosed with cancer. We follow him on his journey through the outback, the heart of Australia, where he encounters an intriguing collection of unforgettable characters who turn his journey into a comic odyssey. As a