Cat on A Hot Tin Roof - Melville Theatre

Fri, 8 Sept 2006, 05:57 pm

Taurean9 posts in thread

The "Deep South" of 1956 has been reborn at Melville Theatre.

The dynamic cast, skillfully selected and directed by Susan Hayward portray the familiar roles of Big Daddy, Big Mamma, Gooper, Mae, Dixie, Brick and Maggie the Cat with a passion seldom seen in amatuer theatre in Perth.

Not for the faint of heart, this production has it all. Nudity, sex, violence, alcoholism, and provides the audience with a voyeuristic insight into the darker side of a Mississippi Delta plantation family facing the demise of it's Patriarch.

Running nightly at 8:00pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7th, 8th, 9th 14th, 15th & 16th of September with a single matinee at 2:00pm on Sunday the 10th this is a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Bookings can be made through the Melville Theatre Website www.meltheco.org.au or by phoning thier bookings "hotline" on 9330-4565

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TaureanFri, 8 Sept 2006, 05:57 pm

The "Deep South" of 1956 has been reborn at Melville Theatre.

Bookings can be made through the Melville Theatre Website www.meltheco.org.au or by phoning thier bookings "hotline" on 9330-4565

Daniel KershawFri, 8 Sept 2006, 06:48 pm

Is this a theatre review or

Is this a theatre review or an advertisement?

alanmSun, 10 Sept 2006, 10:49 am

I missed out then

I saw this production and thoroughly enjoyed it, although I am now feeling that perhaps "I missed out" or I fell asleep at some stage as I missed any nudity. All said and done I didn't enjoy the movie but I really enjoyed this stage show, do yourself a favour and see it.

ksamgSun, 10 Sept 2006, 12:13 pm

I missed out too!

I have 'seen' this production a few times now - and I don't recall any nudity...But then maybe I was drunk and missed it too! Brick

Daniel KershawTue, 12 Sept 2006, 08:34 pm

give me nudity, or give me

give me nudity, or give me nothing at all :)

Walter PlingeWed, 13 Sept 2006, 09:55 am

Cat on a hot tin roof

Great show ( a tad long but its a classic!). Had great ensemble work by the cast. Loved the two "Big" characters, earthy and gutsy. Sue Hayward is to be commended for her touring policy - putting on quality shows in various comunity theatres.

Walter PlingeWed, 13 Sept 2006, 10:28 am

Hardly likely

This play has been around since 1956, and I find it highly unlikely that there was any nudity in the original production ,or any subsequent one. But then again I did see Noel Coward's 'Design For Living' at the Manchester Royal Exchange with full frontal male nudity which probably didn't occur on the first performance in 1934. Noel being gay, he probably one have approved as would Tennesee Williams.

JustSuseWed, 13 Sept 2006, 11:37 am

I have no idea what has

I have no idea what has happened with my previous posting - or why! I am a little old technophobe, and my computer has taken advantage of me. I apologise - to anyone who needs me to! Sue.

JustSuseWed, 13 Sept 2006, 02:32 pm

Nudity

I guess the original 'review' should have said 'partial nudity'. I think the sight of 'Brick' with just a towel slung low around his hips should satisfy anyone - even Daniel! Come and see it Dan, I went to see your show! Thanks for your comments Floody, I didn't realise I had a 'touring policy'. Wait till you see what I do next year! Suse.

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