Almost, Maine  by John Cariani

Director: Melody Thorburn

Dates: September 16 to October 4, 2026

Almost, Maine . . . where wit and whimsy come together.

On a deeply cold midwinter night the townsfolk of Almost experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Under the mystical energy of the aurora borealis relationships begin, end and change immeasurably as strangers become friends, friends become lovers and lovers turn into strangers.

Almost, Maine is a series of 9 interlocking tales about love, with myriad characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere.

Meet adorable Glory who carries her broken heart in a brown paper bag, and endearing Gayle who decides to reclaim all the love she gave to Lendall who has failed to propose. Randy and Chad who find falling in love to be a bruising affair and many more.

Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is found and life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be quite the same.

Trigger Warning

This production of Almost, Maine explores themes of love, loss, emotional vulnerability, unrequited feelings, relational hurt, and self-discovery.
Audience members who have been impacted by emotional sensitivities may wish to be aware of these themes.

Running time

TBA

Opening Night Celebrations

Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 16 September 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 approximately 2 months before opening - online, on 4933 2766 (Noon – 8pm, Mon – Fri), or email taz@taztix.com.au with MRT as the subject.

Director

Melody Thorburn

The Cast

TBA

Performance Dates/Times:

Evenings at 8:00pm:
September: Wednesday 16, Friday 18,
Saturday 19, Friday 25, Saturday 26;
October: Friday 2

Matinees at 2:00pm:
September: Sunday 27;
October: Saturday 3, Sunday 4
Doors open 30 minutes before performances

By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on Behalf of Broadway Licensing