This month we are going to enjoy a Saturday matinee at Belvoir, enabling our members who have weekday commitments to attend.

By Vidya Rajan, based on the book by Melina Marchetta. Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo.

The beloved novel of migration, growing up, and Sydney – now a play!

Three generations of women. The Italian-Australian experience. A tale of Sydney. A much-loved modern classic novel, a ground-breaking film, and now at Belvoir, a simply great night out.

It’s the last year of school, and 17-year- old Josephine Alibrandi can’t wait for her future to begin. If only she can get past the world of her Nonna, holding on to the values of the old country; and the world of her Mum, full of care and secrets. It’s time to take her place in the real world, beyond her family, beyond being an Alibrandi.

But this is the year Josie gets to know her father. This is the year she falls in love. And this is the year she uncovers the truth – and finds the Alibrandi she has been searching for.

We’re really excited to see how this classic of first and second generation Italian migration plays now. It has a bit of everything – teen romance, coming-of-age, tragi-comedy in a very Australian vein. Also, it’s wonderful to have Stephen Nicolazzo directing for the Belvoir stage – he’ll bring a very Alibrandi flair – Eamon

DATE: Saturday 8 October 2022

TIME: 2.00pm

VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Gadigal Country, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

TICKETS: $75 (Seniors)

Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets F27 and F28

To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au or ring the box office on 9699 3444

PRE-THEATRE SNACKS/DRINKS (Optional): Join us at the downstairs Theatre Bar for snacks and chat before the performance at 1.00pm.

RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected]

RSVP BY: 1 October 2022

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2022

To enable you to plan your diary for 2022, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2022. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at [email protected] or Cherry Spoor at [email protected]