Ladies Down Under (2010)

Poster by Poster Designer

by Amanda Whittington

Directed by Caroline Doyle

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

Introduction

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.

Cast

PEARL, a retired fish-packer, mid-fifties, married from Hull. Pearl is the head of the group as she was at work.

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.

SHELLEY, her workmate, mid-twenties, from Hull. Shelley’s brash and loud, but possibly over-compensating.

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.

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.

DANNY, a traveller, Australian. Danny dispenses homespun wisdom but his insights can prove helpful.

BILL, a flight attendant, at an English airport.

BEN, a flight attendant, at an English airport.

SHANE, a surfer. Australian, laid back and definitely cool.

CHARLIE, an aristocratic drop-out. Possibly older, British. Came to Australia, liked the beach, never left.

KOALA BARE, a drag queen, has to be fabulous! Australian.

BONDI BITCH, a drag queen. Australian.

Crew

• Stage Manager - Kay George
• Lighting Design - Stephen East
• Lighting Operator - Stephen East

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