FULL LENGTH PLAYS 2

I DREAM OF JOHNNY

The play is a riotous musical combining 60's psychedelia, Gilbert and Sullivan type songs, dance routines and guest appearances from mythical gods as it steers its protagonists- namely John Howard and Tony Abbott, towards retribution for their policies on refugees and industrial relations.

After losing his passport and his memory John Howard finds himself on a boat to Norway as part of a 'refugees for nuclear waste' scheme, devised by his government and outsourced agencies. A series of mishaps lead to him being thrown over-board and stuck on a desert island with an irate Tony Abbott, who has been using his thinking time to devise a new dastardly portfolio for himself called the 'Department of Industrial Convalescence'. After being rescued from the island both men end up in the Baxter Detention Centre and must face the consequences of their past actions which winds up in an all-in rap battle and the appearance of Amanda Vanstone to sort things out.

The play features great musical and dance numbers, choreographed by Mark Daly, with music written by producer/playwright Joel Beasant and musician Matthew Campbell. The play was written by Joel Beasant, Robert Luxford and Leslie Marsh, and is directed by Jenelle Pearce, whose work recently featured in the Newtown Theatre's 'Short and Sweet' sessions. Adam Fraser and Rhys Wilson star as Howard and Abbott, respectively.

The play cleverly uses real dialogue from figures, such as Howard and Abbott, to challenge their actions towards refugees and the disadvantaged by literally placing them 'in the others' shoes'. John Howard finds himself in a number of situations where he appeals for humanitarian treatment, by re-stating quotes he has made in the past however, instead of being delivered by them, he actually gets the treatment his government has metered out. The irony is hilarious and made even better as it is regularly accompanied by groovy singing and dancing.

THE BOLD AND THE RECKLESS

Soap Theatre Productions proudly presents the first ever 'theatre soapie,' titled The Bold & The Reckless". Pioneering a new, original and innovative style of theatre.

Theatre Soapie is ingenious and unique. It works in much the same way as TV Soap, but held on s but held on stage. "The Bold & The Reckless" is a spoof on TV soaps. It's comical, dramatic, absurd and satirical. It's set in a Catholic School, a prominent Councilors home, a theatre bar and a hair salon that fronts a bordello. tage. "The Bold & The Reckless" is a spoof on TV soaps. It's comical, dramatic, absurd and satirical. It's set in a Catholic School, a prominent Councilors home, a theatre bar and a hair salon that fronts a bordello.

The season took place over four Sunday night performances. Each night featured two episodes with a cliffhanger ending. The story progressed each Sunday with a brief re-cap of the previous episode.

This addictive format brought the crowds back week after week, to follow the drama, the humour, the sarcasm and the suspense of the characters they will grow to love, or love to hate.

Audiences were hooked, they just had to find out what happens next.

`The Bold & The Reckless" appeared at the very retro Civic Theatre, ore of the most lavish and intimate venues in Sydney, where the audience can drink, heckle and laugh.