Trio of British Dramas Starring Pip Utton Touring Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra

A trio of politically charged monologues comes to Australia at the end of the month, appearing in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Award-winning British actor and playwright Pip Utton will be touring three dramas, each of which illustrates one of history's most notorious leaders.

Utton's one-man-performances offer theatrical portraits of German dictator Adolf Hitler and British prime ministers Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. Each show in the series offers insights into the minds of these historical figures.

In Playing Maggie, Utton steps out as the Iron Lady, opening the stage up to audience questions, answering them unswervingly in character as Margaret Thatcher. Old emotions and fascinating discoveries rise quickly to the surface.

In Adolf, Utton transforms into the tyrant in the hours leading up to his suicide. This is the play that early on caused riots in the Jewish community - followed by huge acclaim as it was realised just how pertinent Hitler's legacy is today, and how dangerous.

In Churchill, Utton brings the great statesman to life in a flight of whimsy, transporting the audience to London to enjoy the three things that Winston loved most - hearing himself talk, a glass of Scotch and a cigar.

Given today's political climate, there's no better time to look back at history's leaders - both good and bad - and to see which of their legacies live on, and how.

PIP UTTON - Australia 2017:

Eternity Play House, 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2010
Adolf: Monday 23-Tuesday 24 January 2017, 8pm
Churchill: Wednesday 25 & Friday 27 January 2017, 8pm
Playing Maggie: Friday 28-Saturday 29 January 2017, 8pm
Tickets: $40 each + booking fee, OR $65 for any two shows + booking fee, OR $95 for all three shows + booking fee.
- student/veteran/pensioner concessions $25 each.
Bookings: info@imagination-workshop.com | 1300 308193 | www.imagination-workshop.com
Venue website: www.darlinghursttheatre.com | 02 8356 9987

Theatre Works, 4 Acland St, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC 3182
Adolf - Wednesday 1 February 2017, 8pm
Churchill: Thursday 2-Friday 3 February 2017, 8pm
Playing Maggie: Saturday 4-Sunday 5 February 2017, 8pm
Tickets: $40 each + $2.50 booking fee, OR $65 + $5 booking fees for both shows., OR $95 $7.50 booking fee for all three shows.
- student/veteran/pensioner concessions $25 each.
Bookings: www.theatreworks.org.au | 03 9534 3388

The Street Theatre, 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT 2601
Churchill: Tuesday 7-Thursday 9 February 2017, 8pm
Playing Maggie: Friday 10-Sunday 12 February 2017, 8pm
Tickets: $40 each + $4 per booking fee per booking OR $65 + $4 per booking fee per booking for both shows.
- student/veteran/pensioner concessions $25 each.
Bookings: www.thestreet.org.au | 02 6247 1223

SHOW INFO: www.pip-utton.co.uk | www.imagination-workshop.co

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