They wished for a star … then they wished they hadn’t.
Ipswich Little Theatre is bringing performances of A Bunch of Amateurs by Ivan Hislop and Nick Newman to the historic Incinerator Theatre from September 19 until October 5.
Ipswich First has a double pass to giveaway to the October 4 performance.
To enter, simply answer the following question: Where is the historic Incinerator Theatre?
Send your answer to [email protected] and you’ll be in the draw to win tickets. When submitting your entry, be sure to:
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- Entries close 12pm, Friday September 13, and winners will be notified via email and phone. Late entries will be ineligible. Entries without a correct answer, your name and contact number will be ineligible. Winners will be chosen randomly, but must be registered to receive Ipswich First news alerts. See the terms and conditions.
In the show, Jefferson, an ageing, out of work, vain, Hollywood action hero is desperate to revive his flagging career. When he arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford he believes he has landed the role of a lifetime … only to discover he has committed to star as King Lear for a dramatic society in Stratford St. John, a sleepy English village in Suffolk.
Instead of performing with Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judy Dench, Jefferson’s monstrous ego (and insecurity) is tested to the limit by this enthusiastic group of amateurs. As acting worlds collide and his career implodes, he discovers some home truths about himself!
It is rated M: Coarse Language, Sexual References and Adult Themes.
Bookings and information online at www.ilt.org.au and at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, 14 Queens Victoria Parade Queen Park, in person or on 3281 0555. General Enquiries can be made at [email protected]
All performances are at the historic Incinerator Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Queens Park (off Griffith Road). The Incinerator is a licensed venue serving hot and cold beverages and snacks in the courtyard. Devonshire teas are served at the matinees. The first Saturday of each season is a complimentary wine and cheese evening. Gates open 45 minutes before curtain up.
A dinner/theatre deal is available through Tomato Brothers in Limestone Street, Ipswich. Just present theatre tickets for the current show and save 25% off your bill.
There is ample parking and the venue is wheelchair friendly. Please advise if wheelchair seating is required when booking.
Tickets are $13-22 each and can be bought directly from the Ipswich Little Theatre website.
