newtheatre.org.au

by Alistair Beaton

18 March – 17 April 2010

A brilliant comedy about the black art of political spin

Alistair Beaton’s hilarious play is set on the eve of the British Labour Prime Minister’s speech to his party’s annual conference.

As anti-capitalist riots rage in the street below, sinister and obsessive press secretary Eddie and his young speech-writing sidekick Paul are working furiously to craft the PM’s inspirational words.  Then things turn desperate with the gradual revelation of a scandal involving a close mate of the PM and the arrival of an investigative journalist hot on the scent of a scoop.

Can the story be killed? Can the journalist – Eddie’s ex-wife! – be bought? And exactly how far will a government go to save itself and come up smelling of roses?

If you liked In the Loop and Wag the Dog, you’ll love Feelgood: an outrageously funny satire on the ruthless world of modern politics, media manipulation and the fine art of spin.

Winner –Best Comedy – Evening Standard Awards
“Left me sobbing with laughter” The Times (UK)

Creative Team

Director   Richard Cotter
Set and Lighting Designer  Tony Youlden

Cast   Amy Anderson, Jack Fairweather, Anthony Hunt, Nick Hunter, Dave Kirkham, Peter Talmacs and Annette Van Roden

Performance Times

Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 5pm
(No performance Good Friday 2 April)

Ticket Prices

Full $28
Concession $22
Group $22 (10+)
Preview Wednesday 17 March  $10
"Pay What You Can" Sunday 21 March @ 5pm (minimum $10 - in person from 1 hour prior to performance. Subject to availability)
Student Rush $17 (conditions apply)

Running Time

TBC

by arrangement with Alan Brodie Representation Ltd

by Samuel Beckett

29 April – 29 May 2010

"What are we doing here, that is the question... In this immense confusion one thing alone is clear. We are waiting for Godot to come -"

Vladimir and Estragon wait on a desolate road for the arrival of someone - or something - named Godot. They pass the time with comical wordplay, philosophical debate and nonsensical arguments. Will Godot ever appear? Why are they waiting? What does it matter?

This magical, absurdly funny allegory on our constant search for meaning raises more questions than answers. The action is all in the passing of time.

When Beckett's play exploded onto the stage 57 years ago, it helped redefine and change the very nature of theatre itself. Waiting for Godot has been recognised as the most significant play of the 20th century.

"A theoretical impossibility - a play in which nothing happens, that yet keeps audiences glued to their seats." - Vivian Mercier (Irish Times, 1956)

Cast

Patrick Connolly, Alan Faulkner, Peter McAllum, Steve McGrath, Ruben Neeson, Jed Rosenberg

Creative Team

Director   Luke Rogers
Set Designer   Gemma-Lark Johnson
Costume Designer   Cassandra Pascoli
Lighting Designer   Martin Kinnane
Sound Designer   Michael Huxley
Production Manager   Peter Gahan
Assistant Director   Natalia Ladyko
Stage Manager   Ruth Horsfall

Performance Times

Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 5pm

Ticket Prices

Full $28
Concession $22
Group $22 (10+)
School Groups $17 (10+)
Preview Wednesday 28 April  $10
"Pay What You Can" Sunday 2 May @ 5pm (minimum $10 - in person from 1 hour prior to performance. Subject to availability)
Student Rush $17 (conditions apply)

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including interval

by arrangement with Dominie Drama