By Abbey Cannan
In uncertain times the committee of Noosa Arts Theatre is looking to food to calm their thoughts and their latest production Food For Thought is sure to be a night of laughs and fun.
Join them for an entertaining evening of one act plays penned by talented playwrights and performed and directed by local Sunshine Coast members.
There is something for everyone, quirky, funny and thought provoking all in one package.
Cupboard Love written by Jean McConnell and directed by Miranda’s Dressing Room, is a hilarious two hander.
Peggy (Jenni McCaul) and Jane (Jane Rivers) come to rest after jogging. They find to their delight that they have much in common: both are excellent cooks and both are fighting the flab acquired through preparing rich meals for a new gentleman friend.
The second comedy is Chook Chook by Fiona Farrell and skilfully directed by John McMahon is a quirky yet hilarious play about, yes you guessed it, chickens. Valmai (Sarah Blaike), Chrissy (Meidyschka Hall) and Georgia (Mia Hollingsworth) are three battery hens living out their existence in a Chicken Shed, and generally keeping their heads down to avoid being gathered up in The Big Black Bag at the end of the week. Then they are joined by Bron (Tracey Simpson) who has seen the outside world of blue skies and green grass and life will never be the same.
The third One Act Between Mouthfuls is written by the infamous Alan Ayckbourn and is directed by Sue Clapham.
A fateful dinner encounter featuring two couples and a seemingly impersonal waiter highlights simmering tensions in the two fraught relationships – Alan Ayckbourn’s usual light-hearted but insightful look at a tense and serious moment – no happy endings here. It stars; Sam Henderson, Robert Boesch, Yvie Somerville, Angus Macklyn, Davina Gilbert.
Tickets are $28 adults, concession $23 and members $23. Groups (eight or more) $20 and under 18 $20.
Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance so guests can be seated early to minimise queues. The details of all guests will be recorded at the 8me of booking and checked as they arrive at the venue.
“These are unusual times for us and we ask that you respect and follow instructions from our venue staff in order for us all to remain safe and well – and enjoy a return to live theatre,” Frank said.
On show from November 5 to November 15 at 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville. For more information call 5449 9343.
