Was it Professor Plum in the dining room with the wrench or Miss Scarlet in the hall with the rope?
As it celebrates its 70th year, Wyong Drama Group is set to pose these and other questions in the play Clue, opening at the Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah, on August 19 for a two-week season.
Based on the popular board game Cluedo and adapted from the cult classic film, the show will play until August 27.
Director Pollyanna Forshaw said Clue is sure to have audiences guessing and chortling to the very end.
On a dark and stormy night six colourful guests, an uptight butler and a saucy maid gather for a dinner party at the home of Mr Boddy.
But is anyone safe?
Featuring the well-known characters Professor Plum, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock, Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet and Mrs White, Forshaw said the play will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
The cast comprises theatre stalwarts and newcomers.
“It includes Brett Perkins (last seen as Gomez in Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s The Addams Family), Andy Kabanoff, Stuart Mortimer and Duncan Mitchell,” Forshaw said.
“Newcomers to the group are Di Ormsby, Georgia Martin and Gabrielle McGee.
“We also have a great supporting cast in John Czerniecki, Bruce Gibbs, Kirra Stallard and Tamara White.
“Cameron Mitchell, who leads teams to fit out Sydney theatres, has plotted the audio visual and the set was designed and constructed by James Chambers.
“It features nine different rooms and is moved on stage by the actors.
“I am having a wonderful time directing with the assistance of Kath Izzard.”
Clue opens at 7.30pm on August 29 with complimentary drinks and nibblies on opening night.
Other sessions will be at: 7.30pm on Friday, August 26; 11am and 3pm on Saturdays, August 20 and 27; 2pm on Sunday, August 21; and 2pm on Wednesday, August 24.
Children’s tickets have been reduced to $15 and there are special adult rates for the Wednesday matinee.
Dress in the colour of your favourite character for the chance to win a prize.
For tickets go to the Wyong Drama Group website.
Source:
Media release, Aug 9
Wyong Drama Group
