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What's on in Theatre – November

Question: what do an overweight jockey, a neurotic Olympic figure skater, a washed up script writer and a gay lawyer have in common? No idea? The answer is to be found in the Harbour Theatre’s final show for 2007, the very witty Office Hours. The season runs November 23 – December 1, and tickets are available through BOCS.

Alternatively, for an only slightly less witty, but uncannily timely theatre experience, The Speechwriter by local writer Anna Bennets is not to be missed. Born from Bennets’ bewilderment at the election of John Howard when no one she knew was voting for him, this piece of political satire is less about poking fun at politicians (as enjoyable as such an activity may be) and more about questioning the nature of families, intergenerational misunderstanding and the power of words in the context of politics. Presented by Eggshell Stomp Production, The Speechwriter runs at the BlueRoom Theatre November 1-10. Contact the theatre for more information/tickets.

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And whilst politics may sometimes conjure up thoughts of the primitive jungles of Africa, Hilary Bell’s new play Memmie le Blanc very deliberately channels all that is wild and untamed. Based on the true story of a child found in a forest in France in 1731, Memmie le Blanc is a very physical, dynamic production featuring an awe inspiring set, hand detailed costumes, monkey screams and jungle jazz. Memmie le Blanc plays Victoria Hall, Fremantle November 10 – December 2, bookings through BOCS.

One final heads up. Whilst the show won’t hit our stages until January 2008, Peach Productions 25th Anniversary Production of the musical Irene is worth noting in your diary. Why? Because it will guest star Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds is why. And did I mention the lavish costumes, 15 piece orchestra, and big production dance numbers? There will be seven performances only at His Majesty’s Theatre – book now through BOCS or risk missing out and ruining your mascara.

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