DIMBOOLA returns home to La Mama after 39 years!
LA MAMA THEATRE
Presents
A Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre production
DIMBOOLA
A Wedding Reception Play by Jack Hibberd
“No worries!”
DIMBOOLA is a Rabelaisian and rumbustious celebration of the wedding of Morrie McAdam to Reen Delaney. No holds are barred as the two families come together for the wedding which Jack Hibberd calls: “the testing of strengths of the newly conjugated tribes”. The family members try to preserve social grace and dignity in the face of impending disasters. And disasters there are a plenty! After the drink has flowed a little too freely, mayhem and humour ensures when the families exchange insults and punches, as they resolve to come to terms with the situation.
DIMBOOLA was written by Jack Hibberd in 1969 and had its premiere at La Mama, directed by Graeme Blundell and featured such actors as Bruce Spence, Lindy Davies, John Romeril and Peter Cummins. It is said to be Australia’s most performed play, with more Australians having seen DIMBOOLA than any other musical, comedy or play. So now… the prodigal play returns home to La Mama after 39 years – be buggered if we’re waiting for the 40th!
DIRECTED BY ROBERT CHUTER DESIGNED BY DAYNA MORRISSEY PRODUCED BY DOUGLAS MONTGOMERY AND FEATURING TREVOR VAUGHAN, RENEE PALMER, BRENDA PALMER, MARIE-THERESE BYRNE, PHIL ROBERTS, CHRISTOPHER PENDER, PAUL COUSINS, ROBYNNE KELLY, BRENDA ADDIE AND DAVID FORSTER
Venue: La Mama [205 Faraday St Carlton]
Dates: 26 March – 13 April (no shows Mondays or Tuesdays)
Tickets: $25.00 Full, and Concession, Laugh Pack & Groups (10 or more) $15.00
Times: Wed-Sat 8:00pm, Sundays 6:30pm
Bookings: 9347 6142, bookings@lamama.com.au, ticketmaster (1300 660 013) or at door
