In 2009 Wildfire Theatre Company presents the return season of Martin McDonagh’s smash hit black comedy   

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE

directed by Maeliosa Stafford

With an outstanding cast this return season is proudly presented as part of the Seymour Centre's Subscription Season 2009.

Playing 19th March to 4th April 2009

The Seymour Centre, Cnr Cleveland Street & City Road, Chippendale, NSW

8pm Wednesdays to Saturdays

11am matinees –  Weds, Thurs, Fri

Run time: 2hours 15mins including interval

Tickets: $35 / $30

BOOK THROUGH:

Seymour Centre Online / Phone

Moshtix

SPECIAL SCHOOL GROUP PRICE $27   

SCHOOL BOOKINGS: contact Sandra on phone/SMS: 0415 436 858 (anytime) or sandra@wildfiretheatre.com

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION ...  

In the remote Irish village of Leenane rain is as common as Catholics and the most exciting past-time is watching cows pass by. Lonely spinster, Maureen, is trapped taking care of her elderly, cantankerous mother, Mag. Together they spend their days in rounds of petty insults and abuse. When Maureen finally discovers romance, things get horribly out of hand. This modern classic is full of clever twists, bitter tragedy and scathing black comedy leading up to its stunning conclusion. Martin McDonagh's Tony Award-winning black comedy unleashes all the dark humor and rich language for which he has been internationally praised.

A rare and unforgettable theatre experience directed by renowned director, Maeliosa Stafford, Australia's leading expert on McDonagh's work. Artistic Director of Ireland's Druid Theatre Company from 1991-94, Maeliosa directed The Cripple Of Inishmann (STC) & performed in McDonagh's The Leenane Trilogy (Druid Theatre world tour).

PRAISE FOR WILDFIRE THEATRE’S “THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE”

“Just when independent theatre was looking jaded along comes this little gem of a production. It’s an auspicious debut for the newly formed Wildfire Theatre, which has opened with the kind of taut theatre we would all love to see more often.”  - “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” reviewed by Gary Smith, Daily Telegraph 11/03/08

“This first venture by Wildfire Theatre Company is an exciting start of things to come.”

- “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” reviewed by Nicholas Pickard, Arts Journalist 12/03/08