By Abbey Cannan
Noosa Arts Theatre has been gradually returning to business over the past month
and have been closely monitoring the regulations and restrictions recommended by
the Queensland Government over this time to ensure the safety of staff, performers
and audiences.
“You will notice that things will look quite different at the theatre as we aim to
deliver our produc8ons as safely as possible. We are following the Stage 3
Queensland COVID Safe Industry Plan.” explains President Frank Wilkie.
The usual One Act Playwriting Festival has been paired down to a ’glammed up’
rehearsed play reading. Each of the three finalists are individually directed and will
be presented together as a show.
‘Flight of Fancy’ is a romantic comedy by Robert Selzer and is directed by Sue Sewell
Two people are seated next to each other on an interstate flight – their minds
or alter egos sit alongside, saying the sorts of things never uttered in polite
conversation.
The second play ‘Will-Power’ is a comedy by Roger GimbleY and directed by John
McMahon.
A young man is unexpectantly summoned interstate to hear ’something to his
advantage’. The family he meets is diametrically opposed to all his beliefs and seem
bent on destroying each other.
The final play is ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’ a comedy-drama by Harry Kolotas
and is directed by Jo Hendrie
Helen has decided to leave Neil after 20 years of marriage – Neil is oblivious to
any relationship problems and believes that a few strategically applied platitudes
and a dollop of praise will fix everything.
All tickets ($20) will be offered as general admission to enable organisers to develop
personalised seating plans for each performance, so groups booking together can sit
together but also keep a safe distance from others.
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 time 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 says.
Performances will be held on 11 and 18 September at 7.30 and 12, 13, 19 and 20 September at 2pm at Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville.
For tickets phone 5449 9343 or visit the theatre from 10am -2pm Tuesday – Friday.
