"A Night In Provence"

Harbour Theatre, Fremantle's only and original community theatre for 50 years, is proud to present for our first production for our Golden Jubilee Year, "A Night In Provence" By Robin Hawdon Directed by Nicola Bond (A Community Theatre Production By Arrangement with Origin (TM) Theatrical) 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! There is nothing like a good belly laugh to get Harbour Theatre’s 50th Anniversary year off to a great start! No-one does comedy as well as the British and “A NIGHT IN PROVENCE” being the latest hilarious romp from the master of comedy, renowned British playwright Robin Hawdon (Don’t Dress for Dinner, Shady Business, Perfect Wedding), is no exception. No stranger to Robin Hawdons’ side-splitting comedies, award winning 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. The outstanding comic talent of the cast which includes Michael Dornan (Shady Business, Perfect Wedding, The 39 Steps) has been cast as Cockney Fred who, with his wife Judy played by Tina Barker (Ladies Day, Ladies Down Under), 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 (Ann Speicher (Ladies Day, Ladies Down Under, We’ll Always Have Paris). Before the holiday can begin however, the French owners of the villa Maurice played by Rob Tagliaferri (We’ll Always Have Paris) and Yvette (Chloerissa Eadie (The Ash Girl), 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? Bond says “with a cast of audience favourites who are experts at comic timing this is another sure fire hit from one of my most preferred comedy writers”. SEASON DATES: March 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd & 23rd 2013, commencing at 8:00pm MATINEE: Sunday March 10th & 17th commencing at 2:00pm VENUE: Port Cineaste Building 70 Adelaide Street, Fremantle (next to Princess May Park, opposite Woolworths) For membership enquiries please contact 9433 6260. PARKING: There is plenty of parking nearby, however many streets around the theatre are metered parking, even in the evening. Also be aware that the nearby carparks at Woolworths & Point St are often closed by 10 - 11pm. Harbour Theatre have no control on their closing times, so to avoid a parking fine or having your car locked in, please refer to and obey any signage. Also, please allow sufficient time to secure parking before the show to avoid disappointment as you will not be allowed into the theatre once the curtain is up. BOOKINGS: Harbour Theatre offers a variety of ways to purchase or reserve your tickets - PLEASE only select one method to avoid double bookings: PLEASE NOTE: Harbour Theatre reserve the right to sell any unclaimed tickets or reservations not collected 5 minutes prior to curtain up. TAZTix: 08 9255 3336 / www.TAZTix.com.au NOTE: Additional transaction fee may apply. Please present your TAZTix tickets to the Harbour Theatre Box Office to receive your allocated seats when you arrive at the theatre. Harbour Online Tickets: tickets@harbourtheatre.org.au Reserve your tickets and pay when picking up tickets up at the door. We accept Cash, EFTPOS & Most Major Credit Cards (1.5% fee applies to Credit transactions). Email your name, Harbour Theatre membership number (if applicable), contact phone number, the night you wish to attend and the number of tickets (including how many are standard, concession or student). Someone from Harbour Theatre will only be in contact if there is any problem with your booking. At The Door: In Fremantle and wanting to see a show? Then drop on by the theatre, however, we cannot guarantee availability on the night. We accept Cash, EFTPOS & Most Major Credit Cards (1.5% fee applies to Credit transactions). Harbour Theatre Members Only Direct Bookings: (08) 9433 6260 For Members ONLY - Reserve your seats via Harbour Theatre MessageBank service. Please follow the instructions and speak CLEARLY, leaving your name, Harbour Theatre membership number (if applicable), contact phone number, the night you wish to attend and the number of tickets (including how many are standard, concession or student). Someone from Harbour Theatre will only be in contact if there is any problem with your booking. TAZTix TICKET PRICES: A$25.50 Standard, A$23.50 Concession A$20.50 F/T Student & /Child < 15yo NOTE: Additional transaction fee may apply when purchasing tickets through TAZTix. A 1.5% fee applies to Credit transactions for tickets purchased at the door. For a really great night out, have a meal at Clancy’s Fish Pub before the show (just a short stroll across the park from the theatre). Ask for your Harbour Theatre Meal Deal between 6:00 - 6:30pm to receive a discount – good times, great food and a fantastic show all add up to a top night out in Fremantle!