Barbecue 25 Jan-9 Feb 2020

about the show

Celebrating Australia Day, Mates Theatre Genesis and The Redland Museum will present “Barbecue,” a grassroots comedy by Daryl Peebles.
Brimming with quintessential characters and fearless Aussie humour, “Barbecue” is a delightful insight into what goes on in backyards all over Australia.

Centred around the cultural ritual of the backyard barbie, the storyline centres on retired truck driver Colin Cooper (played by Daniel Baker), and his family who win the Lotto and move from the working class suburb of Bestwood to the ritzy suburb of Grand Bay. Social values are challenged and many hilarious moments unfold as the Coopers rub shoulders with their new upper class neighbours, the McKenzies, whose family dynasty newspaper empire is rapidly declining.

Leroy and Jonathan, fresh faced Mormons from Utah accidentally stumble into the backyard fray. The supposedly “non-alcoholic” punch fuels an unexpected love affair between Leroy and the McKenzie’s spoilt daughter, Marion, whilst slick financial adviser Kevin dishes up sage business advice.

Add a hotted up Torana, running commentary on the cricket score provided by Colin’s mail-order Asian bride, Connie; and the scene is set for a barbecue to remember.

Directed by Tereska Hart, a performer with professional theatrical, film and TV experience, “Barbecue” will feature a cast of Mates Theatre Genesis regulars and newcomers. The crew includes: Diana Gogulski, Assistant Director; Ian Munday, Stage Manager; and James Auld, Sound & Lighting.

“Barbecue” will be performed on the evenings of January 25, 26, 31 and February 1, 8 with matinee performances from 1.00pm  on January 27 and February 9. Tickets to the matinee performances are $27, including a devonshire tea.  The evening ticket, $37 includes a two course BBQ dinner  served under the stars amongst the gum trees from 6pm.

By Daryl Peebles
By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidpsicer.com.au

Directed by Tereska Hart

Cast

Kevin A. Glover - Andrew McArthur

Leroy Young - Josh Welter

Jonathan - Taine Harding

The Cooper Family

Colin Cooper - Daniel Baker

Connie Coopr - Ann Leung

Kylie Cooper - Melita Sattler

Krystal Cooper - Laura Perrett

The McKenzie Family

Len McKenzie - Roy Nunn

Judith McKenzie - Suze Harpur

Marion McKenzie - Hannan Messmar

Crew

Director - Tereska Hart

Assistant Director - Diana Gogulski

Stage Manager - Ian Munday

Props - Tereska Hart, Cast & Crew

Set Design Tereska Hart

Set Constuction - Ian Munday & Redland Museum

Sound & Lighting: James Auld & Shane Webb

When

Evening Performances: 6pm for 6.30pm dinner and show
Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Friday 31st January
Saturday 1st & Saturday 8th February

Matinee Performance: 1:30pm for 2pm Afternoon tea and show

Monday 27th January (Public Holiday) & Sunday, 9 February

Where

The Redland Museum
60 Smith Street, Cleveland Qld 4163

Tickets

Matinee – $27 including Devonshire Tea
Evening – $37 including 2 course meal

Tickets can be booked by contacting the Museum on 3286 3494 or on line www.redlandmusuem.org.au