A Play by Ray Lawler

Directed by Lachlan Adam

Co-Directed by Tim Rust

An Australian Classic scheduled for March 2012. 

Show Dates /Times:
Fri 16 Mar 12 /8.00pm
Sat 17 Mar 12 /8.00pm
Sun 18 Mar 12 /2.00pm
Fri 23 Mar 12 /8.00pm
Sat 24 Mar 12 /8.00pm
Sun 25 Mar 12 /2.00pm
Fri 30 Mar 12 /8.00pm
Sat 31 Mar 12 /8.00pm

Auditions have now taken place and the cast is confirmed below:

- JAMES DAVIES plays ROO WEBBER.  James has just joined Theatre 8 and brings a wealth of experience that will doubtless add a further dimension to this magnificent play. James has extensive professional knowledge, playing numerous Shakespearian roles on stage and having taken a number of minor roles in film and television.  We look forward to what James can bring to our theatre.

- TIM RUST plays BARNEY IBBOT .  Barney is a challenging role and one that Tim hopes he can bring to the stage with the power of performance required to bring the play and, his relationship with Roo, to life.  Tim has played several character parts on stage, most memorably as Manuel in Fawlty Towers.  He recently directed the acclaimed Journey's End but is mainly known as the primary Set builder and is looking forward to bringing the Fifties to life in a late 19th Century Melbourne town house.

- LYNDA BROUGH plays OLIVE LEECH.  Many will remember Lynda for her great singing voice.  Sadly no singing in this next production for Lynda but she has recently starred in both Deadwood Dick and Steel Magnolias.

- TIFF BASKEYFIELD plays PEARL CUNNINGHAM.  Tiff is another new member at Theatre 8 having made her debut in Steel Magnolias alongside Lynda.  The chemistry that both shared in that production will ensure memorable performances in this drama set in 1950's Melbourne.

- MARY MAURER plays EMMA LEECH.  Mary is one of Theatre 8's great characters and is seldom off the stage. She recently played a hatcheteer in Deadwood Dick, and alongside Lynda played one of the batty, old women in Fawlty Towers who add to Basil Fawlty's woes.

- SHAKYRA BASKEYFIELD plays BUBBA RYAN.  SHAKYRA is also new to Theatre 8 but not to treading the boards.  She gave a very impressive audition for the part of Bubba and we look forward to seeing her on our stage.

- LACHLAN ADAM plays JOHNNY DOWD.  Such is the random nature of theatre Lachie has ended up playing a small part in Summer as well as Directing it (See below). Lachlan grew up with Theatre 8 and has extensive experience both on and off the stage as an amateur and professionally.  SUMMER has been one of Lachie's favourite plays since school and one, as Director, he has been looking forward to bringing to the Geraldton stage.