Rainbow's End

by Jane Harrison

Three generations of Koorie women, Nan Dear, her feisty daughter Gladys and clever teenage Dolly live on the outskirts of a country town in a shack on the river banks. For Nan, even life on ‘the Flats’ represents progress of a kind, but Gladys has bigger ambitions for a real house and a real job for Dolly in the town. When Gladys takes on buying the Encyclopaedia Britannica to improve Dolly’s chances, their lives take an unexpected turn.

Set against the Queen’s visit in the 1950’s with music from the period, this tender, funny, play is a story of hope and belonging. Most of all it is a celebration of the triumph of human spirit as the three feisty women fight for an equal chance and acceptance in a conservative white, post colonial community.

Written with gentle irony and bitter sweet affection by Jane Harrison, the writer of the award winning play Stolen, this Sydney premiere production is directed by multi award winner Craig Ilott.

"a satisfying, no-sags, honest-to-god, 90 minutes entertainment with bite and point." Diana Simmonds, stagenoise.com.au

“Thought-provoking and emotionally powerful”
The Age

Cast
Christine Anu, Lillian Crombie, Chenoa Deemal and Tim Walter

Venue
Lennox Theatre

Public Performances Date/Time
Saturday 29 August at 7.30pm
Wednesday 2 September at 7.30pm
Thursday 3 September at 7.30pm
Friday 4 September at 7.30pm
Saturday 5 September at 7.30pm
Thursday 10 September at 6.30pm
Friday 11 September at 7.30pm
Saturday 12 September at 2.15pm and 7.30pm

Ticket Prices
Single Tickets
Wednesday - Thursday Evening and Saturday Matinee
Adult $45 Concession $40 <30yr $32 <16yr $28
Friday and Saturday Evening
Adult $48 Concession $43 <30yr $35 <16yr $31

Riverside Saver (Subscription) Tickets
Wednesday - Thursday Evening and Saturday Matinee
Adult $39 Concession $34 <30yr $29 <16yr $25
Friday and Saturday Evening
Adult $42 Concession $37 <30yr $32 <16yr $28

Schools Performances Date/Time
Friday 28 August at 11am
Monday 31 August at 11am
Tuesday 1 September at 11am
Wednesday 2 September at 11am
Friday 4 September at 11am
Monday 7 September at 11am
Tuesday 8 September at 11am
Wednesday 9 September at 11am
Thursday 10 September at 11am

Duration
95 minutes, no interval

Education Information
Suitable for Stage 5 and 6
Curriculum Links - History, Drama, English, Religion
Schools Performance Price for Students $17 per student/additional teacher

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This event occurred on 28th August - 12th September 2009