"Lucky Sods"

"Lucky Sods" by John Godber Directed by Peter Kirkwood He likes rugby, she likes telly.His favourite number is 18, her’s is 42.He picked the numbers, she changed them. They sat, they watched, they won. And now Morris and Jean are millionaires, Lucky Sods! But is hitting the jackpot all it's cracked up to be...? A satirical and outrageous comedy about a family who have nothing on Friday and £2 million on Saturday! Written by BAFTA winner John Godber (author of Shakers and Bouncers), 'Lucky Sods' was premiered by Godber’s own Hull Truck Theatre Company in 1986 and then updated to reflect what Mr Godber sees as the changing attitudes towards playing the lottery. In his words “lottery fever has become lottery flu!”. Award-winning director Peter Kirkwood of Applecross, says “Like a lot of John Godber's plays, there are laughs aplenty, but he doesn't let the audience off lightly.” Kirkwood, who has directed John Godber’s plays on a number of occasions says also that "The term often used to describe his writing is 'bittersweet comedy', and in this case it's certainly true.” When Jean, played by Applecross resident and award winning actor Nicola Bond, discovers they have won the lottery she believes it is the answer to all their problems. Morris (played by Rory Mitchell of Balga) however, is not so sure. With a fine band of actors including John Forde of North Fremantle and Ann Speicher of Mosman Park, playing the greedy and jealous in-laws after a slice of the pie, together with Grace Hitchin of Melville, Morris and Jean soon find the grass isn't always greener on the other side – especially if you spend a portion of your fortune building a conservatory so big there's nothing left of your back lawn! Mavis Glewis of Hamilton Hill, David Champion of Kardinya, Jill Thomas of City Beach and Kim Moore of Willetton make up this happy troupe. Director Kirkwood adds: “I like to see audiences laughing but I like them to be left thinking about things as well. In this play the big question we've all asked ourselves is 'What would I do if I won millions of dollars?'. I am delighted to be directing such a talented, experienced and dedicated cast who all understand and appreciate both the intense humour and pathos of the story.” CAST Morris – RORY MITCHELL Jean – NICOLA BOND Norman – JOHN FORDE Annie – ANN SPEICHER Connie – GRACE HITCHIN Molly – MAVIS GLEWIS Vicar – DAVID CHAMPION Waitress – JILL THOMAS Nurse – KIM MOORE SEASON DATES: July 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25 at 8.00pm MATINEE: July 12 at 2.00pm VENUE: The Princess May Building Cnr Cantonment & Parry Streets, Fremantle ENTRANCE: Please note that the Box Office and Theatre entrance is off Parry Street. PARKING: NOTE: Many streets around the theatre are metered parking, even in the evening. To avoid a parking fine please refer to and obey any street signage. Also, please allow sufficient time to secure parking before the show to avoid disappointment as you will not be allowed into the theatre once the curtain is up. BOOKINGS: Harbour Theatre Members Only: 08 9433 6260 All others book @ BOCS: 08 9484 1133 For a really great night out, have a meal at Clancy’s Fish Pub before the show (it’s right next door to the theatre). Ask for your Harbour Theatre Meal Deal to receive a discount – good times, great food and a fantastic show all add up to a top night out in Fremantle!