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John Steinbeck wrote his novella Of Mice and Men in 1937, immediately following it with his stage version, which quickly became a theatre classic. It won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play in 1938, and has been performed continuously since, with the first (of many) film adaptations coming in 1939.
Set firmly in the Great Depression, Steinbeck’s tale of two landless itinerant workers explores the universality of human hopes and dreams. The play’s careful construction is like a Greek tragedy, and the issues it uncompromisingly raises, from economic disenfranchisement to disability to racism and sexism are as relevant today as they were when the play was written. The language and the action, both brutally of their time, can be confronting, but it remains a powerful and moving examination of the human condition not to be missed.
Launceston’s Three River Theatre has assembled a stellar cast to bring the show to life, including Cameron Hindrum, Travis Hennessy, Michael Edgar, Jonathan Pedler, Ryan Politis, Eleanore Knox, Matt Taylor, Leigh Oswin, Freddie Brown and Thanalert Ellen.
Directed by Stan Gottschalk.
Creative Team
Playwright - John Steinbeck
Director - Stan Gottschalk
Lennie - Cameron Hindrum
George - Travis Hennessy
Candy - Michael Edgar
Boss - Jonathan Pedler
Curley - Ryan Politis
Curley's Wife - Eleanore Knox
Slim - Matt Taylor
Carlson - Leigh Oswin
Whit - Freddie Brown
Crooks - Thanalert Ellen
John Steinbeck wrote his novella Of Mice and Men in 1937, immediately following it with his stage version, which quickly became a theatre classic. It won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play in 1938, and has been performed continuously since, with the first (of many) film adaptations coming in 1939.
Set firmly in the Great Depression, Steinbeck’s tale of two landless itinerant workers explores the universality of human hopes and dreams. The play’s careful construction is like a Greek tragedy, and the issues it uncompromisingly raises, from economic disenfranchisement to disability to racism and sexism are as relevant today as they were when the play was written. The language and the action, both brutally of their time, can be confronting, but it remains a powerful and moving examination of the human condition not to be missed.
Launceston’s Three River Theatre has assembled a stellar cast to bring the show to life, including Cameron Hindrum, Travis Hennessy, Michael Edgar, Jonathan Pedler, Ryan Politis, Eleanore Knox, Matt Taylor, Leigh Oswin, Freddie Brown and Thanalert Ellen.
Directed by Stan Gottschalk.
Creative Team
Playwright - John Steinbeck
Director - Stan Gottschalk
Lennie - Cameron Hindrum
George - Travis Hennessy
Candy - Michael Edgar
Boss - Jonathan Pedler
Curley - Ryan Politis
Curley's Wife - Eleanore Knox
Slim - Matt Taylor
Carlson - Leigh Oswin
Whit - Freddie Brown
Crooks - Thanalert Ellen
Next Playreading! WEDNESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, 7 for 7.30 PM
Red Dove Cafe (formerly Maggies Cafe), Paterson St Launceston
Free for Three River Theatre Members, $5 otherwise.
Image Credit: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Red Dove Cafe (formerly Maggies Cafe), Paterson St Launceston
Free for Three River Theatre Members, $5 otherwise.
Image Credit: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
After our very successful season of Gloria, Three River Theatre are thrilled to announce the cast for our next major production in November: the classic modern tragedy Of Mice and Men.
Save the date!
Save the date!
Three River Theatre in collaboration with IO Performance were excited to present Branden Jacob-Jenkins Pulitzer Prize nominated play, Gloria. Originally slated for a season in 2020, This cracking and confronting script opened Wednesday May 5th at Newstead College.
Editorial assistant Dean stumbles into work, hungover from last night’s mortifying party at Gloria’s house. Surrounded by his ambitious co-workers, the only thing that matters is how fast you can climb the journalistic ladder and get your name in print. Today is another ordinary day, until suddenly it’s not and the stakes for who gets the story become higher than ever.
Patron advice: Contained adult themes, simulated violence - rated MA15+
Starred Travis Hennessy, Renee Bakker, Jasper Tabuyo, Sakura Walker, Mitchell Langley, Georgia Heiniger, Delia Breen and Mason Bennett
Editorial assistant Dean stumbles into work, hungover from last night’s mortifying party at Gloria’s house. Surrounded by his ambitious co-workers, the only thing that matters is how fast you can climb the journalistic ladder and get your name in print. Today is another ordinary day, until suddenly it’s not and the stakes for who gets the story become higher than ever.
Patron advice: Contained adult themes, simulated violence - rated MA15+
Starred Travis Hennessy, Renee Bakker, Jasper Tabuyo, Sakura Walker, Mitchell Langley, Georgia Heiniger, Delia Breen and Mason Bennett
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GLORIA in 2021
Three River Theatre and IO Performance are thrilled to announce we will be presenting 'Gloria' by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in our 2021 season. From the 5-8th of May 2021, at Newstead College at 7:30pm and a matinee at 1:30pm on the Saturday. 'Gloria' will be directed by Georgie Todman. Tonight was the first read through with our 2021 cast and we are excited to work over the summer and bring this killer exploration of ambition and identity to Tasmanian audiences. Watch this space! #gloria #newyork #trt #ioperformance
Three River Theatre AGM/Catchup/Playreading
Friday November 20th from 7pm, Earl Arts Centre.
Come along, share a wine - participate in our AGM and enjoy a short playreading.
All end of 2019/2020 memberships will be rolled over for 2021 and you can join Three River on the night -$20 which includes tickets to 4x PlayReadings in 2021.
Find out about our exciting 2021 season.
Please RSVP for this event by email at 3rivertheatre@gmail.com so we can track numbers
Play Reading: 'The Problem' by A.R. Gurney, directed by Jan Gluszyk with Georgie Todman and Jan.
Friday November 20th from 7pm, Earl Arts Centre.
Come along, share a wine - participate in our AGM and enjoy a short playreading.
All end of 2019/2020 memberships will be rolled over for 2021 and you can join Three River on the night -$20 which includes tickets to 4x PlayReadings in 2021.
Find out about our exciting 2021 season.
Please RSVP for this event by email at 3rivertheatre@gmail.com so we can track numbers
Play Reading: 'The Problem' by A.R. Gurney, directed by Jan Gluszyk with Georgie Todman and Jan.
LINK TO TICKETS FOR SHAKESPEARE AT CLARENDON - https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=602154&
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Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was first staged in 1962. The play depicts the complexities, bitterness and passion in the marriage of George and Martha; and invites the audience to ‘eavesdrop’ when they invite newlyweds Nick and Honey into their web of lies and deceit.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won both the Tony Award in 1963, as well as the New York Drama Critic’s Circle award in 1962-3 for best play. It is one of America’s most frequently performed plays, but the content and global message of the play easily translates to any marriage, in any country, at any time.
After the hugely successful and award-winning season of Our Town, Three River Theatre is thrilled to have Jan Gluszyk bring this American classic to the IO Performance Space.
IO PERFORMANCE SPACE
180 Cimitiere St, Launceston
Wed 20 Nov, 7pm
Thu 21 Nov, 7pm
Fri 22 Nov, 7pm
Sat 23 Nov, 1pm & 7pm
BOOK HERE
CAST & CREATIVES
Director Jan Gluszyk
George Callum Westwood
Martha Fiona Reilly
Honey Lena Reilly
Nick Hamish Wooders
This production is supported by IO Performance.
An amateur production BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGIN THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC
2019 Playreadings
Our ever-popular playreading series is back for 2019!
Join us at Maggie's Cafe for evenings full of excellent drama and great company.
Wed 20 March
Stag Party
directed by Jan Gluszyk
- the reading will follow our Three River AGM -
Tuesday 18th June, 7pm
Extract Only
Gloria
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by Georgie Todman
Wed 14 August, 7pm
The Tangled Mind of Olive Juniper
written and directed by Yasmine Barrett
Wed 09 October, 7pm
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
by Dario Fo
directed by Troy Ridgway
These readings are free to Three River Theatre members and only $5 otherwise which is a rock-solid bargain.
Come along and be entertained!
Join us at Maggie's Cafe for evenings full of excellent drama and great company.
Wed 20 March
Stag Party
directed by Jan Gluszyk
- the reading will follow our Three River AGM -
Tuesday 18th June, 7pm
Extract Only
Gloria
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by Georgie Todman
Wed 14 August, 7pm
The Tangled Mind of Olive Juniper
written and directed by Yasmine Barrett
Wed 09 October, 7pm
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
by Dario Fo
directed by Troy Ridgway
These readings are free to Three River Theatre members and only $5 otherwise which is a rock-solid bargain.
Come along and be entertained!
