Holiday Hilarity for Fremantle in British Comedy Premiere.
When three couples, English, French and Irish mistakenly end up in a luxury villa in Provence coupled with copious amounts of champagne, heightened sexual impulses and ingrained cultural differences, the European Union could well implode! A story of how a meticulously planned holiday can go so hilariously wrong!
A Night in Provence - the latest comedy from British playwright Robin Hawdon (Don’t Dress for Dinner, Shady Business, Perfect Wedding – launchesFremantle’s Harbour Theatre’s 50th Anniversary year from March 8.
No stranger to Robin Hawdon's comedies, director Nicola Bond is thrilled to be directing the Australian premiere for Harbour Theatre’s first season for 2013.
“Following the hugely successful Harbour productions Shady Business and Perfect Wedding, also by Robin Hawdon, A Night in Provence is the perfect way to begin this milestone year for Harbour Theatre. Playing to rave reviews in the UK and Germany and with a laugh a minute, whatever troubles you bring with you into the theatre, you are sure to forget them, at least for a couple of hours!” says director Nicola Bond.
Michael Dornan has been cast as Cockney Fred who, with his wife Judy played by Tina Barker, arrive at a luxury villa in Provence for the holiday of a lifetime where they are to meet their Irish friends Shaun, played by Marcus McGavock, and Moira, played by Ann Speicher.
Before the holiday can begin however, the French owners of the villa Maurice (Rob Tagliaferri) and Yvette (Chloerissa Eadie) also arrive for their annual holiday and find themselves having to share this glamorous location.
As if their cultural differences weren't enough, the unlikely sextet happens to have plenty of sparkling champagne on hand to loosen both tongues and inhibitions. Will their marriages survive the day, the night, and the moonlit swimming pool on the terrace? The effects of sun, wine and skinny-dipping becomes a test of the European Union. Or could this be part of an ingenious plan by the owners to rid themselves of their unwanted guests?
A Night in Provenceplays at 8.00pm on March 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, & 23 with matinees on March 10 and 17 @ 2.00pm.
Bookings: www.TAZTix.com.au or 9255 3336 (Transaction fees apply).
Harbour Theatre is located at Port Cineaste Building, 70 Adelaide Street, Fremantle (opposite Woolworths). Visit www.harbourtheatre.org.au for further information.
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