Garrick Theatre Another month has come and gone and its time to once more catch up with what is happening at Garrick Theatre. As I write, we are in our last week of the comic thriller Dracula, Starring Shirley Holmes, and Jennie Watson. What a roller coaster ride this production has had. Nearly everyone in the cast has had to deal with COVID and/or the flu. We finally had the entire cast on stage for Preview. Despite all the setbacks, Dracula has had a fantastic run and audiences have really enjoyed themselves. What can we look forward to in Season Three? The long awaited When Dad Married Fury! Another production which has faced
a series of challenges, When Dad Married Fury, written by the incomparable David Williamson and directed by the amazing Lynne Devenish, When Dad Married Fury is set around the time of the Global Financial Crisis circa 2007 - 2011. Indeed, many of us are still suffering the effects. Action takes place shortly after this disastrous event when the very wealthy and unscathed businessman, Alan Urquhart returns to Australia from the USA to celebrate his 70th birthday with his family, his two sons and their wives, and to introduce his new 33-year-old American ex-beauty queen wife. Questions of inheritance loom large, and what ensues will give you lots of laughs, lots of insight, lots to feel angry about and lots with which to empathise. Often inappropriate and darkly funny. When Dad Married Fury was originally scheduled for Season One, however, due to cast illness, was postponed to Season Three. The cast have worked hard to overcome so many setbacks, (COVID reared its ugly head to impact on preparations), changes to availability of a couple of cast members, requiring new cast to join the production, but the spirits of cast and crew remain high and their commitment to bringing the highest quality performance has never wavered. We are very grateful for their dedication, and they deserve a most successful run. Be sure to book early so you don’t miss out on what is sure to be a fantastic and hugely enjoyable theatrical experience. Bookings for Garrick Theatre are now through TAZ Tix, www.TAZtix.com.au or phone TAZ Tix 9255 3336. To round out 2022, our very own Kerry Goode is bringing Bernie’s Olde Tyme Music Hall to Garrick. Conceived and directed by Kerry, this will be a night of singing, laughter, and good oldfashioned entertainment. Don’t miss this one! Location: 16 Meadow Street, Guildford WA 6055 Theatre Phone: 08 9377 3358 (only monitored during performances)
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