Ensemble Theatre Presents ‘MCGUFFIN PARK’ - A Brand-New Comedy By Sam O’Sullivan
A brand new comedy about the cut-throat world of politics and media spin.
Venue: Ensemble Theatre
Address: 78 McDougall Street Kirribilli NSW Australia 2061
Date: 18 October – 23 November 2024
Ticket: $25-$88
Buy / Ticket: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/
Web: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/
EMail: boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
Call: (02) 8918 3400
Address: 78 McDougall Street Kirribilli NSW Australia 2061
Date: 18 October – 23 November 2024
Ticket: $25-$88
Buy / Ticket: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/
Web: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/
EMail: boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
Call: (02) 8918 3400
Ensemble Theatre is delighted to present the world premiere of 'McGuffin Park', a razor-sharp new work by Sam O’Sullivan on from 18 October to 23 November.
Following the success of 'Boxing Day BBQ', O’Sullivan reunites with Ensemble Theatre’s Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry to explore the cut-throat world of politics and media spin.
In the small Australian town of McGuffin Park, the local council is thrown into disarray when the mayor suddenly resigns a week before the mid-term election. When a self-proclaimed ‘sovereign citizen’ with an anti-government agenda is revealed as next in line for the top job, two friends step up and announce their rival candidacies. Can they handle the mess of politics? Or will their friendship crumble under the pressure?
“I’m thrilled to be working with Sam O’Sullivan again after our wonderful time on Boxing Day BBQ – and this play is whip crackling smart and on the beat. And with this great cast & creative team already makes it a joy,” said Mark Kilmurry.
“The play is a fun and biting comedy about whether or not politics and friendship should ever mix…although the ideas are really big, you’re going to see the pettiest behaviours come out onstage. I think it will be a blast for audiences to watch,” said Shan-Ree Tan (Nearer the Gods) who plays town councillor, Jack.
Directed by Mark Kilmurry, the cast includes Eloise Snape ('Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall') as rival candidate Fiona, alongside Thomas Campbell ('The Memory of Water'), Jamie Oxenbould ('Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall'), and Lizzie Schebesta ('A Doll’s House').
The iconic Aussie documentary 'Rats in the Ranks' meets Thornton Wilder’s 'Our Town' in this fast-paced and topical theatrical experience not to be missed.
'McGuffin Park'
Dates: 18 October – 23 November 2024
Location: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Tickets: $25-$88
BUY TICKETS: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/
Following the success of 'Boxing Day BBQ', O’Sullivan reunites with Ensemble Theatre’s Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry to explore the cut-throat world of politics and media spin.
In the small Australian town of McGuffin Park, the local council is thrown into disarray when the mayor suddenly resigns a week before the mid-term election. When a self-proclaimed ‘sovereign citizen’ with an anti-government agenda is revealed as next in line for the top job, two friends step up and announce their rival candidacies. Can they handle the mess of politics? Or will their friendship crumble under the pressure?
“I’m thrilled to be working with Sam O’Sullivan again after our wonderful time on Boxing Day BBQ – and this play is whip crackling smart and on the beat. And with this great cast & creative team already makes it a joy,” said Mark Kilmurry.
“The play is a fun and biting comedy about whether or not politics and friendship should ever mix…although the ideas are really big, you’re going to see the pettiest behaviours come out onstage. I think it will be a blast for audiences to watch,” said Shan-Ree Tan (Nearer the Gods) who plays town councillor, Jack.
Directed by Mark Kilmurry, the cast includes Eloise Snape ('Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall') as rival candidate Fiona, alongside Thomas Campbell ('The Memory of Water'), Jamie Oxenbould ('Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall'), and Lizzie Schebesta ('A Doll’s House').
The iconic Aussie documentary 'Rats in the Ranks' meets Thornton Wilder’s 'Our Town' in this fast-paced and topical theatrical experience not to be missed.
'McGuffin Park'
Dates: 18 October – 23 November 2024
Location: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Tickets: $25-$88
BUY TICKETS: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/mcguffin-park/