It's my Party (and I'll die is I want to)

Richmond Players are having a party and you are invited to Elizabeth Coleman’s “It’s My Party (and I’ll die if I want to)”. In the opening season of what is 60 years of Richmond Players, audiences will be taken to the Patterson’s living room in Elizabeth Coleman’s “It’s My Party (and I’ll die if I want to)”. After directing last year’s hilarious “Cash on Delivery”, Castlereagh’s Phil Donney returns to direct this "thigh-slapping" black comedy which gives the word "family" a whole new perspective and meaning for its audiences. Ron Patterson (Grose Vales’ Greg Todd) has been given three months to live by his doctor, so he decides to ask his wife Dawn (Grose Vales’ Nadine Hulme) to invite the kids home on the evening of “predicted” death without revealing the actual reason for the family gathering. Almost immediately we are plunged into a humorous night of family squabbles, jealousies and competition where a few home truths are disclosed and episodes lurch between poignant and outrageous. Eldest son Michaels’ (Joel Baltaks of Nth Richmond) surprise confession sparks a prelude to the evening’s direction. Add onto that his single sister Debbie’s (Emma Taite of Penrith) secret, and soon to be married ‘daddy’s little girl’ Karen’s (Zoe Tamaras of Kurrajong) true thoughts on marriage. All before the arrival of Ted (Luke Tuite of Richmond), Ron’s pre booked undertaker. Every character, situation and scenario is instantly recognizable and the humour is as wicked as Hades. We would like to invite people to be in our audience for a special Opening Night, Friday 4th May 8 pm and to join the cast and crew for champagne and nibbles after the show. If you can’t make it, join audiences on Saturday 5th May 730 pm, Saturday 12th May 2pm and 7.30 pm, Saturday 19th May 2pm and 730 pm AT Richmond School of Arts, crn March St and West Market St Richmond. Tickets can be purchased at Oz Pharmacy Richmond or by visiting our website www.richmondplayers.com.au for online bookings. For further information ring Trish on 9671 7249