The New Zealand Premiere of Duets by Peter Quilter is directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford.
Duets is a gloriously funny examination of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener!
The Play:
Two actors play five sets of characters in five crucial moments - asking the questions: Is the grass greener? Would my life be better with or without this person? Duets is a fast, furious and hilarious tribute to mankind!
MEET: The Characters: Wendy & Jonathan as they meet for the first time on a date organized through a ?singles' advertisement. Will they be a match made in heaven or is the only common factor their appalling bad taste?
Aurora Theatre has the distinct honor of being chosen for the American premiere of Duets, the new romantic comedy by Peter Quilter. Mr. Quilter is author of the 2006 Aurora Theatre hit Glorious!, the heartwarming comedy based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. Representing the baby boomer generation, Duets is five vignettes performed by two actors that explores the lighter side of romance and relationships. Theatrically brilliant, Duets is created for the audience to witness the magic of theatre as actors perform costume changes onstage as the scenery shifts to the next story ? all written as part of the performance.
The New Zealand Premiere of Duets by Peter Quilter is directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford.
Duets is a gloriously funny examination of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener!
The Play:
Two actors play five sets of characters in five crucial moments - asking the questions: Is the grass greener? Would my life be better with or without this person? Duets is a fast, furious and hilarious tribute to mankind!
MEET: The Characters: Wendy & Jonathan as they meet for the first time on a date organized through a ?singles' advertisement. Will they be a match made in heaven or is the only common factor their appalling bad taste?
Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor Judd Hirsch, currently appearing in the CBS TV network series NUMB3RS, will recreate his role as well as direct 'Art,' the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, at Shadowland Theatre, known for its powerful productions of classics, contemporary and new plays.
The nominations have been released for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards. The ceremony for this year's awards will take place at the Park Lane Hilton on February, 2006. Leading the pack this year are Billy Elliot with nine nominations, and Guys and Dolls with eight.
Maureen Lipman will be playing the worst singer in the world on stage at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre this Autumn in a new play, Glorious, based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins.
