"Ghost Writer"

Harbour Theatre, Fremantle's only and original community theatre for 50 years, is proud to present for our final production for our Golden Jubilee Year, "Ghost Writer" by David Tristram and directed by Nicola Bond and Peter Kirkwood. Being dead has never been so funny! Bringing together a great ensemble, Harbour Theatre and award winning directors Peter Kirkwood and Nicola Bond have teamed up for GHOST WRITER, a comedy “whodunit” by David Tristram, author of The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice and The Opposite Sex. Edward Pinfold (played by Jarrod Buttery) was once a promising young playwright. Since the tragic death a year ago of his actress wife, Ruby (Meredith Hunter), he has lost the ability to write. In fact, he has lost the ability to do almost anything but drink. Unable to face the emptiness of his own home, he has moved into the attic room of one of his oldest actor friends, Alex (Andy Markland). To find out what really happened the fateful night that Ruby died, Edward must reunite with Ruby’s old acting colleagues, Hedley (Norm Heath) and Frances (Ann Speicher) while his best friend Alex looks on in bemusement, and potential love interest Glenda (Grace Hitchin) gets progressively drunk. What happens next is a bit hard to swallow... and certainly uproariously funny. We join the story on the first anniversary of Ruby’s death. A night of surprises, revelations, ghostly apparitions and unexpected creativity lies ahead. Peter Kirkwood, Best Director award winner says “This play is not just funny, it is hilarious. The comedy lies in the skill and comic timing of the actors as the pace is fast and furious whilst still allowing the audience to absorb the comedy. The roles are challenging, however the experience of our cast will ensure that the show is one of the funniest , if not the funniest show you will have seen all year!”. Best Actress award winner and co-director Nicola Bond is delighted to be once again collaborating with Peter Kirkwood in this fast-paced, clever comedy “whodunit”. “The play has shades of Faust and Blithe Spirit running through it,” she says, “outrageous laughs, spooky characters and sinister secrets all combine to make this a comedy thriller of the highest quality. There is nothing quite like a good ghost story to start the Festive season and to celebrate the end of our 50th Anniversary year!”. SEASON DATES: November 29, 30, December 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14 2013, commencing at 8:00pm MATINEE: Sunday December 1 & 8 commencing at 2:00pm VENUE: Port Cineaste Building 70 Adelaide Street, Fremantle (next to Princess May Park, opposite Woolworths) For membership enquiries please contact 9433 6260. PARKING: There is plenty of parking nearby, however many streets around the theatre are metered parking, even in the evening. Also be aware that the nearby carparks at Woolworths & Point St are often closed by 10 - 11pm. Harbour Theatre have no control on their closing times, so to avoid a parking fine or having your car locked in, please refer to and obey any 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: www.TAZTix.com.au / 08 9255 3336 NOTE: Additional transaction fee may apply. Please present your TAZTix tickets to the Harbour Theatre Box Office to receive your allocated seats when you arrive at the theatre. At The Door: In Fremantle and wanting to see a show? Then drop on by the theatre, however, we cannot guarantee availability on the night. We accept Cash, EFTPOS & Most Major Credit Cards (1.5% fee applies to Credit transactions). Harbour Theatre MEMBERS ONLY Direct Bookings: (08) 9433 6260 or tickets@harbourtheatre.org.au For Members ONLY - Reserve your seats via Harbour Theatre MessageBank or email service. Please follow the instructions and speak CLEARLY, leaving your name, Harbour Theatre membership number, contact phone number, the night you wish to attend and the number of tickets (including how many are standard, concession or student). Someone from Harbour Theatre will only be in contact if there is any problem with your booking. TAZTix TICKET PRICES: A$25.50 Full, A$23.50 Concession A$20.50 F/T Student & /Child < 15yo NOTE: Additional transaction fee may apply when purchasing tickets through TAZTix. A 1.5% fee applies to Credit transactions for tickets purchased at the door. NOTE: Harbour Theatre reserve the right to sell any unclaimed tickets or reservations not collected 5 minutes prior to curtain up. For a really great night out, have a meal at Clancy’s Fish Pub before the show (just a short stroll across the park from the theatre). Ask for your Harbour Theatre Meal Deal between 6:00 - 6:30pm to receive a discount – good times, great food and a fantastic show all add up to a top night out in Fremantle!