Noosa Arts Theatre has announced a world premiere of David Williamson’s 56th play, ARIA.
This play is sure to entertain, both funny and poignant; it is a must this April and May.
Local actress and well loved performer, Jo Hendrie plays the lead, Monique, and shines as the diva holding onto a youthful ideal that she is more talented than she is.
Frank Wilkie, Noosa Mayoral candidate, plays one of her sons alongside of locals Tom Middleton and Jackson O’Sullivan.
Their wives are played by Sharon Grimley, Michelle Allen and Lauren Harvey. Hot Fm’s Sam Coward is the director.
Every year on the birthday of her three sons, who were all born on the same day, Monique gathers them together to mark the occasion. Her husband Kevin died years ago, but her three sons, who she idolizes, have more than filled the gap. Unfortunately for all the wives, Monique, highly strung and imperious, doesn’t hold the same high opinion of them.
At the crowning moment of the gathering she sings a famous Opera Aria to remind them that until she met and married Kevin, she was destined to become a Diva.
Her gatherings have always been fraught in the past but this year is something else again.
DATES
Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm – all tickets $35
Gala World Premiere Red Carpet Event: April 19 at 7:30pm – all tickets $75
Evenings: April 25, May 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11 May at 7:30pm
Matinees: April 20, 21, 27 and 28, May 4, 5 and 12 at 2pm
TICKETS
Adults $45 | Concessions $37 | Member/Group $35 | U18 $25
For tickets call 5449 9343, visit noosaartstheatre.org.au/ or head to 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville open Tuesday to Friday 10am- 2pm.
