It spans from 1970–2001 in Western Australia, covering much of the life of protagonist Vic Lang.
In the 1970s, drug trafficking in the town of Angelus leads to the presence of Demons – corrupt police officers.
The darkness underneath Angelus has a profound impact on the increasingly paranoid Vic Lang, son of honest police officer Bob Lang, and 'Slack' Jackie Martin, girlfriend of drugrunner 'Boner' McPharlin.
The story of the Lang family and Jackie is extended into 2000, where the shadow that haunts Vic begins to have an impact upon his marriage to Gail.
Short stories from the publication The Turning that are adapted directly into scenes are: The show was first staged at the Playhouse Theatre, Perth by the Perth Theatre Company from 22 February – 8 March 2008.