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PYGMALION NOW
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14 - 29 August
Adapted and Directed by Deb Mulhall
Performance Dates & Times -
14-29 August
Friday & Saturday's at 8pm
Saturday Matinee at 2pm (29th)
Sunday Matinee's at 4pm (16th & 23rd)
Wollongong Workshop Theatre presents an exciting adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's classic "Pygmalion", which later evolved into the popular musical "My Fair Lady".
Directed and adapted by award winning playwright and WWT life member Deb Mulhall, this fresh new play "Pygmalion Now" transports "Lizzie" (Eliza Doolittle) from Victorian era London to modern day Sydney with a hint of "laddette to lady".
This innovative production keeps true to the essence of "Pygmalion", while mirroring its modern day appeal here on the shores of Australia.
Cast: Luke Berman (Higgins), Lauren Scott-Young (Lizzie), Lesley Coombs (Mrs Higgins), Lisa Claridge (Mrs Eynsford Hill), Josif Jovanovski (Pickering), Luke Reeves (Freddy)
Crew: Deb Mulhall (Director / Script Adaption), Dave Stretton (Assistant Director), Luke Berman (Producer), Dave Thomas (Set Design)
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