2009 SEASON OF PLAYS

27th February – 7th March 2009
‘GOING STRAIGHT’ by Richard Harris
Directed by Jimmy Barton

The new British comedy from the author of “The Business of Murder” and “Stepping Out”. Two former London crooks are now retired and “going straight”, but can a leopard change its spots?

30th April – 3rd May 2009
‘AMADEUS’ by Peter Shaffer
Directed by John Hughes

In old age, Salieri recalls his successful career as Court Composer to Joseph II Emperor of Austria, his hatred of Mozart, and how he contrived the brilliant young composer’s demise. A large cast, lavishly costumed and underscored with Mozart’s incomparable music, evoke the glories and excesses of Eighteenth Century Vienna.

*Special Joint Production between Cairns Civic Theatre and the Cairns Little Theatre. This production will not be eligible as part of the season of tickets package.

19th June – 28th June 2009
‘GULLS’ by Robert Hewett
Directed by Lynn Cropp

'Gulls' confronts the audience in both subject matter and style.  A richly humourous, perceptive and deeply moving play about love, frustration, guilt and courage.   Frances comes home to care for her brother Bill to find an old flame is ignited with Dan.  Molly, the nosy but helpful neighbour may stir the pot, but she is also there to pick up the pieces.  A delightful ensemble piece that will tug at your heart-strings.  You will shed tears of laughter at larrikin Bill's antics as the play explores the depths of sibling love.  Uplifting and enlightening - a brilliant script promises a night of theatre at its best.

14th – 22nd August 2009
‘THE SHAGAROUND’ by Maggie Nevill
Directed by Frank Joel

Staged in the female toilet of an hotel on New Years Eve. Someone’s been dumped by her boyfriend and someone’s been two-timed. A savage comedy about men, women, revenge and the amazing versatility of tights. With a shocking twist at the end, it will have you both laughing and crying all in one play. A “must see”.

30th October – 7th November 2009
‘BREATH OF LIFE’ by David Hare
Directed by John Hughes

Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge. Gaugin's epithet serves as the motto for this moral tale of two women, both in their 60s, whose lives are interwoven in ways neither of them yet understands.

Eligible directors are invited to come forward with proposed fringe plays they would like to direct as part of the 2009 season.  For directors who wish to climb the ladder and become a Cairns Little Theatre director this is often the biggest and final hurdle of the process and with a number of positions available in 2009 this could be your year.  Successfully completed, we may then see new directors in 2010.  Please email your suggestion, or write, to any committee member.  (see contact details page)