By Hollie Harris
Talented husband and wife team Rory and Janneke Williamson star in the Noosa Arts Theatre production of Jack of Hearts – patron of Noosa Arts Theatre and master playwright David Williamson’s 50th stage play.
Reviewed by Sydney press as one of Williamson’s funniest plays, Jack of Hearts is sure to tickle the funny bone and this husband and wife team are hilarious.
Rory, a NIDA graduate, has worked as a writer, director and producer and actor in the USA, New Zealand and Australia.
As an actor he has starred in productions on ABC’s Paper Giants and Nines, Underbelly Badness and has a regular role on the New Zealand popular series Shortland Street.
He may be recognised from an old Bundy Rum television advertisement that ran many years back where he and Janneke met and acted together for the first time.
In Jack of Hearts, Rory has been a local realtor for Richardson and Wrench Noosa for the past two years. Playing real estate agent, Stu in Jack of Hearts, Rory has something in common with his character in the play, but that’s about where the similarities stop.
Stu is a real sleazeball in this classic Williamson romp.
Janneke has worked successfully as an editor, director, actor and producer for the past 15 years.
As an actor she has worked locally and in the US in film and television from indie to large productions.
For food lovers she writes a food blog called www.mothernourish.com.
Janneke plays Nikki in Jack of Hearts, mistress of Stu and major gold-digger.
“So let me get this straight“ says island Resort Manager Kelli to the titular Jack, who has quit his high-pressure job, scuttled his marriage and now works – not very effectively – as a bellhop.
“Your friend is here with a lady who is definitely not his wife… and your ex-wife is here with her new man?“
This is a quick-stepping romantic comedy with more than a touch of screwball to it. And, yes, the apple does not fall far from the tree; Rory is David’s son.
Jack of Hearts is directed by Noosa Arts legend Jane Rivers and is sure to be another smash hit.
Cut-price preview 6 September, at 7.30pm, all tickets $22.
Gala Opening Night 7 September, at 7.30pm, all tickets $50, includes light supper and drinks.
Evenings 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 September at 7.30pm.
Matinees 9, 10 and 17 September at 2pm.
Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 concessions, $25 member/group, and $22 for under-18s.
For details call 5449 9343 or visit www.noosaartstheatre.org.au.
