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The Q

Di Smith in association with Arts on Tour present

Wild Thing

28 Apr 23

The Q

18+

Written by Suzanne Hawley

How far would you go for a friend?

Overview

Date

28–29 April 2023

Sessions

2pm & 7.30pm

7.30pm, Fri 28 Apr 23 

2pm, Sat 29 Apr 23

7.30pm, Sat 29 Apr 23

Venue

The Q

Running time

85mins, no interval

Audience advice

Contains haze, strong language, drug use, loud gunshot, and reference to suicide. Recommended for ages 18+.

Tickets

$30 – $60

Non-members
U30s$30
Adult$60
Concession$50
Group 8+$50ea
Members
Adult$55
Concession$45

Concession tickets must show ID

Description

Classification

A tale of sea eagles and pole dancing, of children and childhood dreams, of religion and rock ‘n’ roll. Most of all this is a tale of friendships that have stood the test of time.

Until now.

Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan become besties at high school and find freedom in Swinging London a decade later. After that they carve out very different lives for themselves and don’t see each other as often, but always meet up once a year for the ‘Musketeer’s dinner’.

But this year is different.

Past sixty, older but no wiser, the most radical member of the group is in crisis. To offer their support, the ‘Musketeers’ take Jackie back to her country home for a weekend – to relax and let their hair down. What could possibly go wrong? What follows tests their friendship, their morals and their courage as never before.

And a final twist will change their lives forever.

Director Kim Hardwick

Producer Di Smith

Cast Di Smith, Di Adams, Katrina Foster, Helen O’Connor, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Philip D’Ambrosio

This play has a beating heart; this play will remind you of your own pulse under your skin, steady and true but not forever, not promised.

Sydney Morning Herald

The moral dilemma at the play’s centre is one that’s been shoved from the headlines… If the subject is close to you in any way, it is rewarding theatre.

Audrey Journal

Four enchanting actors give supple characterisation to Hawley’s ultimately endearing and Empowered women.

Sydney Arts Guide