Alan Ball

Sydney Opera House presents a unique opportunity on Thursday for Alan Ball's many fans in Australia. The creator of the TV shows 'True Blood' and 'Six Feet Under' and acclaimed film 'American Beauty' will engage in a frank discussion with 'Gruen Transfer' host Wil Anderson for his show 'Alan Ball: Vampires, Death & The Mundane.'

The event will provide an insight into the mind of Ball and his writing processes. It is sure to be a popular event given the enormous fan-base of hit show 'True Blood,' the series that has made Sydney's own Ryan Kwanten an international heartthrob.

Rarely are we allowed such an intimate insight into the thoughts and processes of highly esteemed writers, and this presentation should be considered a must for any fans of his work or aspiring writers. Ball is undoubtedly a man with supreme talent for writing, making him more than worthy of holding court at Sydney Opera House.

The on-stage conversation should no doubt take in his talent for depicting macabre situations tinged with dark, dark humour, a feature so prevalent in both 'Six Feet Under' and 'True Blood.' He will likely delve into his predilection for American suburbia, evidenced in 'American Beauty' and 'True Blood.' The evening could provide fascinating insights into why he finds these areas of particular interest and how he has come to be so proficient at producing dark material.

For fans there may be further information on the latest show that Ball is developing, 'Banshee', of which only the basics are known so far. Ball has many projects in the pipeline, and Thursday evening's event may disclose exclusive updates regarding works-in-progress.

Alan Ball with Anna Paquin, star of his hit TV show 'True Blood'

Whether a fan of all of Ball's whole back catalogue or just one of his shows, Thursday's event is guaranteed to be informative and enlightening in giving people an intimate insight into the inner workings of a hugely successful writer. Ball is renowned for being as frank and as honest as the shows that he produces and Thursday evening should prove to be no different.