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Present and future plays, comedies, shows, entertainment at the
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For 2012 we have a bumper programme of six productions.
ROLEPLAY By Alan Ayckbourn | Directed by Denis Smith.
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Justin and Julie-Ann have planned the perfect dinner party for their respective parents to meet each other. What could go wrong? The ingredients are about to be stirred.
Alan Ayckbourn wrote "RolePlay" in 2001, as a late addition to a duo of plays called Damsels In Distress, ("GamePlan" and "FlatSpin" are parts one and two). Yes, none of the titles words have spaces between the words, because that is just the way he wanted it. "RolePlay" is about an engaged couple, Julie-Ann Jobson and Justin Lazenby whose engagement party is interrupted by unexpected intrusions. "RolePlay" proved to be the most critically acclaimed play of what had become a trilogy which could utilise the same sets and actors although the characters portrayed were different in each play. Like the other two plays, "RolePlay" drew some inspiration from the London Docklands, where Alan Ayckbourn has a flat, and people often do not know each other well. As with most Ayckbourn plays, it was originally performed in the round for its original production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. However, it was adapted for the proscenium for subsequent performances elsewhere. The play is performed in two acts. The first act is divided into two scenes, and the second act is one continuous scene.
Some critics of the London run saw the play as a revival of 'Classic Ayckbourn', and Paul Taylor of The Independent wrote that it "returns to vintage Ayckbourn territory: the dinner party from hell." Others, considered the play as having more depth. Michael Billington of The Guardian wrote about the trilogy as a whole: "It shows Ayckbourn moving beyond his familiar terrain of suburban angst to deal with metropolitan madness and moral confusion." Jeremy Kingston commended the play for the collision of three different worlds.
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Cast, clockwise from top left: Barry Brett plays Derek Jobson; Maggie Ebbett - Arabella Lazenby; Louise Bradshaw - Julie-Ann Jobson; ; Leon Gray-Lockart - Justin Lazenby; Penny Guy - Dee Jobson; Nicola Van Hout - Paige Petite; Liam Hagan - Micky Rale.
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FOUR BROTHERS By Liam Hagan | Directed by Liam Hagan - 11th April - 21st April 2012. This talented Tauranga 21 year old wrote, directed and acted in the successful premiere of this one act play in Te Puke."...whimsical charm, wit and profound observation...above all entertained." - BOP Times 28 April 2011.
The Brothers' father is on his deathbed and they decide to visit their father at home. Relationships are tested, deodorants are sprayed, burgers are not eaten. FOUR BROTHERS takes brotherly love to a whole new level. Runnng time one hour 15 minutes. |
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS By Mark Brown | Directed by Ben Hambling- 6th June - 23rd June 2012 "Filled with action and humor of wide appeal" - Washingtonian.
Danger, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents in Mark Brown's new adaptation of one of the greatest adventures of all time.
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SCARLET WOMEN By Jan Beets | Directed by Merv Beets - 18th July - 28th July 2012
Takes you on a journey to the world of wonderful witty, naughty songs, with quotes and anecdotes from ladies of the theatre and show business. Some content may offend!
Jan Beets loves entertaining people with music and is well known in the Tauranga musical scene. Classically trained, Jan is equally at home with opera, ballads and musical theatre. Her wide ranging experience, with many roles in musical theatre, opera, cabaret, concerts and private functions, gives her the ability to entertain in many genres. The successes achieved by her many pupils are a tribute to her knowledge, expertise and dedication to song. |
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PLAYING AWAY By Janet Shaw | Directed by Michele McAnulty Smith - 5th Sept - 22nd Sept 2012
Comedy. It's darts time again at the Frog and Duck. The girl's team have made the finals again and the lads, well, the lads are struggling. You have the recipe for a night of hilarity fused together with just the right amount of pathos. |
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LIPSTICK DREAMS By Helen O'Connor & Simon Hopkinson. Directed by Julie Lankshear - 28th Nov - 15th Dec
A must see musical/comedy - laughter, tears, fun and songs that will have you dancing in the aisles! Lipstick Dreams is a light hearted look at the lives of four very different women, each with their own dreams and disappointments. |
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