2009 SEASON OF PLAYS

30th April – 3rd May 2009
‘AMADEUS’ by Peter Shaffer
Directed by John Hughes

In old age, Salieri recalls his successful career as Court Composer to Joseph II Emperor of Austria, his hatred of Mozart, and how he contrived the brilliant young composer’s demise. A large cast, lavishly costumed and underscored with Mozart’s incomparable music, evoke the glories and excesses of Eighteenth Century Vienna.

*Special Joint Production between Cairns Civic Theatre and the Cairns Little Theatre. This production will not be eligible as part of the season of tickets package.

19th June – 28th June 2009
‘GULLS’ by Robert Hewett
Directed by Lynn Cropp

'Gulls' confronts the audience in both subject matter and style.  A richly humourous, perceptive and deeply moving play about love, frustration, guilt and courage.   Frances comes home to care for her brother Bill to find an old flame is ignited with Dan.  Molly, the nosy but helpful neighbour may stir the pot, but she is also there to pick up the pieces.  A delightful ensemble piece that will tug at your heart-strings.  You will shed tears of laughter at larrikin Bill's antics as the play explores the depths of sibling love.  Uplifting and enlightening - a brilliant script promises a night of theatre at its best.

14th – 22nd August 2009
‘THE SHAGAROUND’ by Maggie Nevill
Directed by Frank Joel

Staged in the female toilet of an hotel on New Years Eve. Someone’s been dumped by her boyfriend and someone’s been two-timed. A savage comedy about men, women, revenge and the amazing versatility of tights. With a shocking twist at the end, it will have you both laughing and crying all in one play. A “must see”.

30th October – 7th November 2009
‘BREATH OF LIFE’ by David Hare
Directed by John Hughes

Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge. Gaugin's epithet serves as the motto for this moral tale of two women, both in their 60s, whose lives are interwoven in ways neither of them yet understands.

2nd July - 4th July 2009
‘NECESSARY TARGETS’
Directed by Narelle Shorey

27th - 29th August
‘IT'S YOUR FUNERAL’
Directed by Maggie Shepherd-king

12th November - 14th November
'Private Peaceful'
Directed by Narelle Shorey