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30th September - 17th October
Milo’s Wake by Margery Forde and Michael Forde
Director - Melinda Park
A wake will be the perfect opportunity for Milo’s loved ones to remember him fondly, sing his praises and enjoy a pint or five of Guinness. Not wanting to miss a good party, Milo O’Connor decides to have his wake while he is alive and well.
And so, in an Australian Irish pub Milo gathers his family, friends and a few uninvited guests, for an evening of food, drink and rousing tribute.
Brimming with the irrepressible spirit of the Irish, the wake promises a riotous night of emotion, song and laughter.
Director, Melinda Park, together with cast members Gillian Simpson, Craig Taylor, Brendan Jeffery and Sarah Pavitt and musicians and bar staff Brendan Williams, Neil McKenzie, Relle Scott and Anne England are hard at work to ensure audiences enjoy performances “brimming with the irrepressible spirit of the Irish”.
Melinda is being assisted by RobynFlashman with Sandi Fenton and Jay Barrett in charge of props and the backstage area. Once again Phil Holmes and Robbie Campbell are providing their expertise on the technical side.
Milo’s Wake is set in an Irish pub in Brisbane and written by Brisbaneites Margery Forde and Michael Ford. The play enjoyed a long and highly acclaimed season at La Boite in 2000 and won several theatre awards for the writers.
Audiences will be presented with a great mix of haunting and boisterous Irish songs and a story which is like a Guinness – light and frothy at the top but underneath is the dark.
Bookings are now open at the Visitor Information Centre , Queen Victoria Parade ( 3281 0555) for the Public Nights on October 9,10,16 and 17 at 8pm.
A Devonshire Tea Matinee on Sunday October 11 at 2pm has been added to the season.
Our very popular Wine and Cheese nights continue on Friday 9th October.
A reminder that our “Buy 10 tickets and yours is free” offer applies.
Book early to ensure your favourite seat in the Incinerator Theatre.
Click here to download a flyer.
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