“Has nothing on its mind except making the audience laugh.” – The New York Times,
Neil Simon's
Rumours
Director: Robert Comber
Dates: April 26 to May 14, 2023
At a large, tastefully decorated house, a prominent UK government official has just shot himself.
Ken and Chris arrive for a party to find host Charley in his bedroom suffering from a bullet wound and the kitchen staff have disappeared!
Len and Claire are next, themselves injured in a car crash. They are soon joined by the pragmatic Ernest and Cookie, followed by Glenn and Cassie, who have relationship problems.
Rumours abound regarding Charley and his wife Vivian. What happens when the Police arrive? Is there an explanation of the "rumours" and Charley’s situation and who will concoct an explanation for what actually happened on the night?
As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
Neil Simon’s other plays include Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Lost in Yonkers.
Language Warning
Rumours contains some strong language.
Running time
TBA
Opening Night
Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 26 April to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.
Ticket Prices
$30 (full), $25 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $25
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details
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Bookings
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Director
Robert Comber
The Cast
Chris Bevans - Celia Kelly
Ken Bevans - Eamonn O'Reilly
Claire Cummings - Rhiannon McDonald
Leonard Cummings - Matt Robinson
Ernest Cusack - Scott Rankin
Cookie Cusack - Stevi Cannon
Glenn Cooper - Tejbir Singh
Cassie Cooper - Kaysia Dowie
PC Conklin - Jacqui Weston
PC Casey - Sharon Allen
Performance Dates/Times:
Evenings at 8:00pm:
April: Wednesday 26, Friday 28, Saturday 29
May: Friday 5, Saturday 6, Friday 12, Saturday 13
Matinees at 2:00pm:
May: Sunday 7, Sunday 14
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on Behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company
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