The Department Of Family Values
Event Date: 21/08/2024, 07:30 pm
The Greek Theatre Marrickville
Their daughter Chloe hopes to study literature at Oxford University; however, she is up against a major obstacle: lack of money for uni fees.
But much more is going on behind the scenes: secrets and lies, sacrifices made and their unintended consequences… friendships and marriages tested.
Sydney playwright Jon Glass (Entitled Transactions and Spring Loaded) debuts his third play
The Department of Family Values in five initial performances from 21 August at Marrickville’s Greek Theatre.
UK and Italian trained Australian director and stage designer Garreth Cruikshank (Kill Your Darlings, Disconnected)
says the taut, intimate family drama is full of powerful and timely insights.
When hard working lawyer Rebecca (Ally O’Brien) returns home to find a cryptic letter and her husband Oliver (Barret Griffin) missing,
it sets off a chain of events that result in her life - marriage, career, friendships - unspooling before her eyes.
Estranged from her daughter Chloe, she has devoted her life to helping others, but can she now help herself? And can this family survive its turmoil?
With producer Marg Lennon, the strong cast also includes Rhiannon Jean, Angus Farrand and Sally Williams.
The play previews on Wednesday 21 August 7.30pm with more evening performances on Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday 24, with a 3pm matinee on Saturday 24.
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The Greek Theatre Building 36/142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
The Greek Theatre Building 36/142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
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