Taking Off, Sir Roger Hall’s wickedly funny comedy trails four intrepid middle-aged Kiwi women as they set off on their big “OE” to Europe. It is now or never!! The play is poignant, funny and sensitive. The characters are simultaneously terrified and exhilarated, but however they feel they are Taking Off….
Tadpole Productions has again assembled a marvellous cast for this classic play.
Frankie (Jodie Dorday) wins the second division Lotto and decides to leave her boring husband. Ruth (Laura Hill) a hard-working farmer’s wife, discovers her husband is having an affair with the share-milker’s wife – so she takes off. Jean (Darien Takle) is a loyal corporate employee made redundant after twenty years’ of service. Noeline (Rachel Nash) has nursed her terminally ill husband for years and decides to do the trip they had planned together.
This great ensemble is directed by the experienced Simon Prast, who brings out the quirks of the individuals, creating familiar and credible characters. Cast off winter and laugh along with situations and characters we have all encountered.
Taking Off is the perfect theatre experience for those who have done their “OE” – and those who still dream about doing it.
Performances: Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm (No Monday performance)
Matinees: Saturday 14 September at 2pm; Sundays 8 & 15 September at 4pm
Ticket prices:
Adults $45 | Seniors (65+) $39 |
Friends of The PumpHouse $30
Students / Equity $25 |
Groups 10-20 $39 |
Groups 21 or more $30