Perth Theatre Hit Lé Nør [the rain] Optioned for Feature Film by Light Sound Art Film
The Last Great Hunt's theatre piece Lé Nør [the rain], hailing from Perth, has been selected for a film adaptation by Light Sound Art Film. The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding after the company attended the show during the Perth Festival in early 2026. Jolyon Hoff, the founder, characterized the production as 'dynamic' and 'full of creative life.' The original creative team will return for the adaptation, with filming scheduled for Q3 2027. The project will utilize one or a few takes, drawing inspiration from Dogville, Birdman, Russian Ark, and Amélie. Post 11 is set to handle post-production. Lé Nør explores the story of young lovers in a drought-ridden city, with critic Richard Watts calling it The Last Great Hunt's most ambitious endeavor.
Key facts
- Lé Nør [the rain] is a Perth-based theatre production created and performed by The Last Great Hunt.
- Light Sound Art Film has optioned the production for a feature film adaptation, signing a memorandum of understanding.
- The news was reported by IF Magazine, including comments from Light Sound Art Film founder and producer Jolyon Hoff.
- Hoff decided to adapt the film after seeing Lé Nør [the rain] at Perth Festival in early 2026.
- The film will be developed with the original creative team, including role reprisals.
- Financing is being raised for development, with shooting aimed for around Q3 2027.
- The film is intended to be shot in one or very limited takes, in one location, with references to Dogville, Birdman, Russian Ark and Amélie.
- Byron Bay production company Post 11 is reportedly on board for post-production.
- In a 2019 ArtsHub review, critic Richard Watts called it a 'larger than life celebration of arthouse cinema' and 'the most ambitious work created by The Last Great Hunt to date.'
Entities
Artists
- Arielle Gray
- Jolyon Hoff
- Richard Watts
- Leah J. Williams
- Michelle Lim Davidson
- Stephen A Russell
- Richard Carroll
- Victoria Falconer
- Troy Rogers
- Andrea Louise Thomas
- Danny Boyle
Institutions
- The Last Great Hunt
- Light Sound Art Film
- IF Magazine
- Perth Festival
- Post 11
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
- Royal National Theatre
- National Theatre Live
- Frankston Arts Centre
- Hayes Theatre
- OzAsia
Locations
- Perth
- Australia
- Byron Bay
- Melbourne
- United Kingdom