Death in Bowengabbie
By Caleb Lewis.
One of the top 970 love stories of all time!
12 Nov – 23 Nov
In line with Merrigong’s commitment to showcase contemporary Australian talent, this year’s major in-house production is a new work by Sydney-based playwright Caleb Lewis. An artful combination of humour and heart, this script won the Judge’s Commendation for Best Writing at the 2009 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Bowengabbie... a town where everyone gets the seniors discount, Meals On Wheels is a boom industry and the only thing that brings anyone back is a funeral.
Oscar swore he’d never return but when Aunt Jeannie dies, not even he can refuse. From fairground fun days and burials at sea through to a scale recreation of the Normandy Landings, Bowengabbie is very good at funerals. And when Oscar meets Abby, with his own wedding just weeks away, his whole world turns on its head as funerals suddenly become fun, and life (and death) something to celebrate.
“Lewis marks the appearance of a significant new talent” - The Sun Herald
Caleb Lewis, Winner of the 2009 Philip Parsons Young Playwright's Award. Read about the announcement at Australian Stage Online.
Director
Anne-Louise Rentell
Location
Gordon Theatre
Pricing
Adult: $54; Adult Early Week Special/Preview: $49; Conc/Group 10+: $47; Conc/Group 10+ Early Week Special/Preview: $42; Student Rush: $20
Performance Times
General Public:
Fri 12 Nov 7.45pm (Preview), Sat 13 Nov 7.45pm, Tues 16 Nov 6.45pm, Wed 17 - Fri 19 Nov 7.45pm, Sat 20 Nov 2.15pm & 7.45pm, Sun 21 Nov 5.15pm, Tues 23 Nov 6.45pm. Meet the Artists: Thurs 18 Nov. Captioned Performance: Sat 20 Nov 2.15pm.
Running Time
Approx 60 mins (no interval)
