Theater Guild 2009 Program To Include THE UNDERPANTS, RICHARD II & More

At his inaugural Theatre Guild Season Launch held last night, new Chair Ben McCann was delighted to announce the programme of productions to be presented by the Theatre Guild in the Little Theatre throughout 2009:

MAY

Sat 9, Tues-Sat 12-16 & 19-23 at 7.30pm

THE UNDERPANTS by Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin

Directed by John Wells

A seriously silly comedy about love, lust and loose knickers!

JUNE

Thurs 18, Fri 19 & Sat 20 at 7.30pm

FIRST TIME OUT ‘09 - ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

New writing by students of the Creative Writing Program Interpreted for the stage by an ensemble of Theatre Guild actors

Directed by Michael Allen
AUGUST

Sat 8, Tues-Sat 11-15 & 18-22 at 7.30pm

RICHARD II by William Shakespeare

Directed by Harry Dewar

"For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings"
OCTOBER

Sat 17, Tues-20-24 & 27-31 at 7.30pm

OLEANNA by David Mamet

Directed by Ben McCann

"What I say is right" - a play about language, sex, and power

Dr McCann said "It's an exciting line up that combines a range of contemporary and classic plays and highlights our commitment to providing a thought-provoking, diverse and varied program each year. I am particularly thrilled to confirm the continuing collaboration with the University's Creative Writing Discipline which offers many opportunities for student participation and showcases the vitality of the Theatre Guild's engagement with the University community"