Performance - January 2010
Date: 16-Dec-09
Author: Peter McCloy
Since the early days of Valley Artists we have enjoyed a close and supportive relationship with the Mad Cow Theatre Company from the Central Coast and its principal, Ian "Mouse" McGuire. In October some of our members attended their latest production - Romeo & Juliet.
This is something, they decided, that Wollombi would love.
Now it's happening! Valley Artists is proud to present The Mad Cow Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Four performances at Laguna Hall - January 22, 23, 24, 25 at 8pm.
Bookings on 4998 3419 or email to boxoffice@valleyartists.org.
This production is set in Northern Ireland, and the time is Bloody Sunday, 1972. Tensions arise between English backed Unionists and the Irish Nationalists. Guerilla warfare is resulting in an alarming rate of casualties on both sides. Among the familial fighting we witness the tale of Romeo & Juliet, whose love transcends racial hatred and displays the innocence of youth.
Director Juz McGuire says, "It's all about passion. Passion about who we are, what our identity is, and how we fit into the grand scheme of things - this is the eternal search for identity which defines our lives. It has been an honour to lead and serve such a brilliant cast of talented and dedicated young actors."
Other news: Our AGM will be held in the Wollombi Cultural Centre on February 7 at 4pm.
Money & Friends, the first Valley Artists production for 2010, has been rescheduled. It will open Friday 2 July with performances on July 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Interested in being involved in this production - either as cast or crew? We'll be inviting your participation early next year, and rehearsals start 20 April.
If you would like to receive our newsletter from time to time - just email info@valleyartists.org We wish you a very happy Christmas, and look forward to seeing you at our performances in 2010.
Peter McCloy
