This month Theatre Group is going a little more light-hearted, with the Australian Premiere of Tom Wells’ funny and moving play, Folk, which brings together a classic trio of misfits with heart, humour and song.
Sister Winnie is no ordinary nun. She’s feisty, irreverent and has a soft spot for a pint of Guinness. Her front room is a haven for socially awkward Stephen, who shares her passion for folk music. Their world is suddenly shattered – literally – when wayward and rebellious Kayleigh throws a brick through the window, bringing chaos into their lives. Each of them is keeping a secret and as confidences are shared, ever-optimistic Winnie concocts a harebrained scheme to help her friends unleash their creative talent on the world.
The play features Libby Asciak, Gerard Carroll and Genevieve Lemon.
★★★★ “Tom Wells writes plays of great heart… Folk, is no different. It’s as warm as an electric blanket on a nippy night… a play of empathy, generosity and hope. Poignant but not sentimental… it’s a celebration of the different forms that love can take.” The Stage UK
DATE: Thursday 16 May 2019
TIME: 8.15 pm (approximately 90 minutes, no interval)
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
TICKETS: Tickets are $75 for seniors and $78 for adults. To buy your tickets visit https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
PRE-THEATRE DINNER: 7.00 pm, Kirribilli Woodfire Kitchen (Italian), Shop 2, 27 Broughton St, Kirribilli (a two-minute/600m walk via Broughton St and McDougall St to the theatre)
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] by Monday 6 May 2019, indicating whether you want to join us for the pre-theatre dinner or not
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead
In June you can see the Australian Premiere of Prima Facie by Suzy Miller, a one-woman show starring Sheridan Harbridge as Tessa – a criminal lawyer at the top of her game.
We will book for Tuesday 18 June 2019, 7.00pm, SBW Stables Theatre (Griffin), 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011. Tickets: $62 Full, $52 Concession
Full details in the Events Calendar of the website shortly
