2 minute read
Wild Thing
Theatre / Dramedy
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A FRIEND?
Presented by Di Smith in association with Arts on Tour & JMT Touring
Written by Suzanne Hawley
A provocative story for our times, this funny and poignant new Australian play by award-winning writer Suzanne Hawley is both a comedy and a tragedy.
A tale of sea eagles and pole dancing, of children and childhood dreams, of religion and rock ‘n roll. Most of all this is a tale of friendships that have stood the test of time. Until now.
Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan become besties at high school and find freedom in Swinging London a decade later. After that they carve out very different lives for themselves and don't see each other as often, but always meet up once a year for the ‘Musketeer’s dinner’. But this year is different.
Past sixty, older but no wiser, the most radical member of the group is in crisis. To offer their support, the
‘Musketeers’ take Jackie back to her country home for a weekend – to relax and let their hair down. What could possibly go wrong?
What follows tests their friendship, their morals and their courage as never before.
And a final twist will change their lives forever.
18+ Haze/ Strong Language/ Drug Use/ Loud Gunshot/ reference to suicide.
SATURDAY 22 APRIL | 8PM
Music
A HEART- WARMING PERFORMANCE FROM A FATHER & HIS DAUGHTER
Presented by Darren Coggan C/O The Harbour Agency
Darren and his 18-year-old daughter Olivia Coggan took the challenge of home learning during the 2021 lockdown a step further, and recorded a joint EP. The seven-track 'Dear August', features uplifting affirmations of the universal values they hold true.
Performing together all of the songs from the EP, along with a selection of favourites from Darren's albums and concept shows, this will also be an exciting opportunity to hear Olivia's original songs for the first time in concert. Darren is a masterful storyteller who is considered one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists. He has carved an impressive career in the Australian country music industry with a swag of Golden Guitars under his belt. He kicked off his career winning the coveted Toyota Star Maker in 1996 and hasn’t looked back. Already, Olivia is establishing herself a career as a singersongwriter to watch. As a student of the prestigious Talent Development Project, her performances have gained praise from industry heavyweights.
"Coggan’s musical story-telling is outstanding, as is his singing and playing.” Sunday Herald Sun.
FRIDAY 9 JUNE | 8:00PM
1HR 30M (NO INTERVAL) ADULT $58.50, GRP 6+ $50
