WikiLeaks takes to the stage

A new play documents the rise of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose whistel-blowing organisation continues to shake establishments around the world.

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Published 4 July 2011 12:40pm

Updated 26 February 2015 9:02am

By Michelle Hanna

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Stainless Steel Rat - that's the name of a new play taking to the stage in Sydney.

It documents the rise of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose whistle-blowing organisation shook establishments around the world over the last year.

SBS's Michelle Hanna spoke to writer Ron Elisha and lead actor Darren Weller.

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