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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
  
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After hitting the jackpot at Ladies Day in York, the fish-filleting foursome are celebrating in style with the trip of a lifetime to Australia. As they travel from Hull to the Gold Coast, Uluru and the bright lights of Sydney, they embark on a journey of self-discovery. While Shelley dreams of luxury and glamour, her mates set their sights on exploring the outback. As Shelley sees there's more to Oz than sun-kissed beaches, Pearl finds herself with a mountain to climb. The sequel to Ladies Day.
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Down-to-earth Pearl, label-addicted wannabe model Shelley, sweetly ditzy Linda and fretful, down on herself Jan are all off to what they hope will be the magical land of Oz. Shelley craves five-star luxury; Pearl seeks cultural enrichment, and Jan wants to catch up with her boyfriend Joe, the former fish-factory foreman, who has gone walkabout Down Under. Linda is too consumed by guilt over the big win to care much.
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== Auditions ==
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As they travel from Hull to the Gold Coast, trekking through the outback to Uluru and ending up in the bright lights of Sydney, they also make a journey of self-discovery with laughs and tears along the way.
  
  
 
== Cast ==
 
== Cast ==
  
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*Pearl - [[Maggie Cearns]]
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*Jan - [[Emma Kerby-Evans]]
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*Shelley - [[Rachael Watkins]]
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*Linda - [[Megan Collins]]
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*Joe - [[Matthew Lyne]]
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*Danny - [[Tom Hancock]]
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*Tom/Bill/Charlie/Bondi Bitch - [[Peter Stevens]]
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*Ben/Shane/Koala Bare - [[Steve Brown]]
  
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PEARL, a retired fish-packer, mid-fifties, married from Hull. Pearl is the head of the group as she was at work.
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== Crew ==
  
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JAN, her workmate, mid forties, from Hull. Going out with Joe, but he’s been travelling for the last 9 months, causing Jan to doubt him. But she doubts that good things are going to happen to her anyway.
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*Stage Manager - [[Sarah Farage]]
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*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Deirdre Parkes]]
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*Lighting Design - [[Stephen East]]
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*Sound Design - [[Christopher Vian-Smith]] and [[Dave Hollander]]
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*Sound/Lighting Operator - [[Stephen East]]
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*P.A - [[Jennifer Campbell]]
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*Costumes - [[Emma Kerby-Evans]] and [[Michelle Thomson]]
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*Make-up - [[Michelle Thomson]]
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*Poster Design - [[Charles Doyle]]
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*Photography - [[Christopher Vian-Smith]]
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*Photography (post-production) - [[Tom Hancock]]
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*Programme - [[Helen Chadney]]
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*Theatre Rep - [[Naomi Liddle]]
  
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SHELLEY, her workmate, mid-twenties, from Hull. Shelley’s brash and loud, but possibly over-compensating.
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With thanks to: [[Gavin Parker]] for acting as our lighting Consultant; Richard George (www.3dls.co.uk, info@3dls.co.uk) also for his help with lights; Mike Thompson for the loan of the surf-board; Beckenham Theatre Centre for loaning costumes; [[Karen Webb]] and [[Helen Chadney]] for large shoes; Michelle's mum for helping out with sewing; Bar staff, Front of House and Box Office for making it all possible; both Durang shows, [[Jack King]] and [[James Hough]] for being sympathetic with rehearsal space, three cheers for the Gipsy Hill Tavern and Alleyn's School for generously allowing us to use their facilities. And last but not least many thanks go to the Spam Club for help above and beyond; shifting, lifting, loaning and many sympathetic ears.
  
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LINDA, her workmate, mid-twenties, from Hull. Linda can’t come to terms with having won the money. She wishes everyone well and wants everyone to be happy.
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Thank you all. Without you this would not have been.
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JOE, Jan’s boyfriend. Needs to be about the same age or slightly older than Jan. He’s also from Hull. Down to earth and sensible but wondering if life is passing him by, hence the trip to Oz.
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DANNY, a traveller, Australian. Danny dispenses homespun wisdom but his insights can prove helpful.
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BILL, a flight attendant, at an English airport.
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BEN, a flight attendant, at an English airport.
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SHANE, a surfer. Australian, laid back and definitely cool.
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CHARLIE, an aristocratic drop-out. Possibly older, British. Came to Australia, liked the beach, never left.
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KOALA BARE, a drag queen, has to be fabulous! Australian.
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BONDI BITCH, a drag queen. Australian.
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*Stage Manager - [[Kay George]]
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*Lighting Design - [[Stephen East]]
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*Lighting Operator - [[Stephen East]]
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== Reviews ==
 
== Reviews ==
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
  
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<gallery caption="Production photos by [[Tom Hancock]] and [[Christopher Vian-Smith]]" widths="250px" heights="250px" perrow="5">
  
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== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==
 
== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Latest revision as of 13:38, 10 May 2013

Poster by Charles Doyle

by Amanda Whittington

Directed by Caroline Doyle

Performances: Tue 19th – Sat 23rd January 2010, Prompt Corner


Introduction

Down-to-earth Pearl, label-addicted wannabe model Shelley, sweetly ditzy Linda and fretful, down on herself Jan are all off to what they hope will be the magical land of Oz. Shelley craves five-star luxury; Pearl seeks cultural enrichment, and Jan wants to catch up with her boyfriend Joe, the former fish-factory foreman, who has gone walkabout Down Under. Linda is too consumed by guilt over the big win to care much.

As they travel from Hull to the Gold Coast, trekking through the outback to Uluru and ending up in the bright lights of Sydney, they also make a journey of self-discovery with laughs and tears along the way.


Cast

Crew

With thanks to: Gavin Parker for acting as our lighting Consultant; Richard George (www.3dls.co.uk, info@3dls.co.uk) also for his help with lights; Mike Thompson for the loan of the surf-board; Beckenham Theatre Centre for loaning costumes; Karen Webb and Helen Chadney for large shoes; Michelle's mum for helping out with sewing; Bar staff, Front of House and Box Office for making it all possible; both Durang shows, Jack King and James Hough for being sympathetic with rehearsal space, three cheers for the Gipsy Hill Tavern and Alleyn's School for generously allowing us to use their facilities. And last but not least many thanks go to the Spam Club for help above and beyond; shifting, lifting, loaning and many sympathetic ears.

Thank you all. Without you this would not have been.

Reviews

Some review quotes go here


Gallery

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Reminiscences and Anecdotes

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