Is Marriage a Long-Running Farce?
Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl
Directors: Brett Harston and Anne Robinson
Dates: April 24 to May 12, 2024
Bess Wohl’s Tony-nominated comedy, Grand Horizons, is a gentle, funny, heartbreaking commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age - or not.
Nancy, a woman in her 70s, is ready to make a change and divorce her husband Bill. The couple’s adult sons Ben and Brian are shell shocked by their parents’ unexpected announcement and thrust into their own identity crises.
Bursting with all the joy and pathos of everyday life, Grand Horizons is theatre at its most enjoyable and familiar. Don’t miss this hilarious and ultimately very moving portrayal of the way we all try (and sometimes fail) to live our best lives.
As the family grapples with their new reality, each must reckon with their own imperfect past and how their collective love for each other might express itself in new and unlikely forms.
Content Warning
Grand Horizons contains strong language and mature themes and theatrical haze.
Running time
Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval (subject to change).
Opening Night
Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 24 April to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.
Ticket Prices
$32 (full), $27 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $27
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details
Season Tickets
A Season Ticket Package or Voucher is the best value way of seeing our performances. Find out more here.
Bookings
Bookings for individual tickets are available for each play from the advertised date 2 months before opening - online, on 4933 2766 (Noon – 8pm, Mon – Fri), or email taz@taztix.com.au with MRT as the subject.
Directors
Brett Harston and Anne Robinson
The Cast
Michael Smythe - Bill
Jen Masson - Nancy
Sam Luff - Ben
Jessica Gray - Jess
Chad Mitchison - Brian
Linda Wallace - Carla
Performance Dates/Times:
Evenings at 8:00pm:
April: Wednesday 24, Friday 26, Saturday 27;
May: Friday 3, Saturday 4, Friday 10
Matinees at 2:00pm:
May: Sunday 5, Saturday 11, Sunday 12
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
By arrangement with Music Theatre International Australasia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.