by Suzanne Hawley
NSW Tour APRIL/MAY 2023
14th &15th April Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith
18th April Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Dubbo
20th April Orange Civic Theatre, Orange
22nd April Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour
26th April Griffith Regional Theatre Griffith
29th April Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Queanbeyan
3rd May Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, Goulburn
5th & 6th May Glen St Theatre, Belrose
10th May Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock
12th May Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
14th May Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree
A new Australian work by award-winning writer Suzanne Hawley
A comedy, a tragedy. A tale of sea eagles, pole dancing, love, children and childhood dreams, of religion, reefers and rock & roll, and friendships which have stood the test of time.
Until now.
Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan meet at school in the country. They become firm friends, calling themselves the Musketeers. We meet them at thirteen, twenty and past sixty.
They make it a rule to meet once a year for the Musketeer's dinner. But this year will be different. Jackie , the most radical member of the group, is in the midst of a crisis.
Shaken , the women take Jackie back to her country home for a weekend. This will allow them to spend some fun time together, which they haven't done in years. What could possibly go wrong?
The growing dilemma will test their friendship, their morals and their courage as never before.
And a final twist in the tale will change their lives forever.
A challenging and provocative story for our times.
Images courtesy of Lisa Tomasetti
View our trailer here
REVIEWS
“Four enchanting actors give supple characterisation to Hawley’s ultimately endearing and Empowered women."
“ ..this play has a beating heart; this play will remind you of your own pulse under your skin, steady and true but not forever, not promised."
"The moral dilemma at the play’s centre is one that’s been shoved from the headlines by hotter-burning issues of climate, gender and race.If the subject is close to you in any way, it’s rewarding theatre."
"Di Smith brings nuance to the role of Jackie, along with considerable dignity to this important tale of personal agency, for women of a certain age. Helen O’Connor is memorable as the carefree Elizabeth, bringing a sense of cheeky ebullience to the show. The passionate Frances is played by Katrina Foster, whose approach proves to be unmistakably kooky, and Di Adams’ restraint only makes Susan’s sexual escapades more scandalous."
