Born Yesterday

Comedy, corruption and sexy 1940s charm come to the Old Mill Theatre this June in the play Born Yesterday. Written by Garson Kanin – responsible for many Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn films – it follows the uncouth, corrupt and rich junk dealer Harry Brock and what happens when he brings his showgirl mistress Billie Dawn to Washington DC. After realising it was a mistake, Brock hires a journalist to educate Billie so she stays out of the way, which proves to be another misstep. Billie realises the extent of Brock’s corruption and interferes with his plans to bribe a congressman into passing legislation that would allow his business to make more money. After being a major Broadway success, Born Yesterday was adapted into a 1950 film with Judy Holliday who scored an Academy Award for playing Billie. The play experienced successful Broadway revivals in 1989 and 2011 and was again made into a film in 1993 with Melanie Griffith, John Goodman and Don Johnson. Born Yesterday plays at 8pm, May 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 with a 2pm matinee June 9. Tickets are $25, $20 concession – book on 9367 8719, oldmilltheatre@iinet.net.au or online at www.oldmilltheatre.com.au. The cast includes Adam Petersen, Britni Leslie, Robert Ross, Jack Wimhurst, Rodney Greaves, Norma Davis, Rex Gray, Carmen Mackay, Valerie Dragojevic, Neel Goodwin, Tony McLeod and Clare Roszak.