May 21, 2023
Tartuffe
Showing 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th (Matinee), 21st, 22nd, 23rd September
Curtain up 7:30pm Evening, 2pm Matinee
Directed by Gwen Browning
Tartuffe is a hilarious romp based on the original Moliere comedy. This modern English version by Tim Mooney, is fast-paced, saucy and very funny. It satirises religious hypocrisy, blind piety and naivety.
When the religious and odious Tartuffe wheedles his way into the wealthy Orgon’s good books, he is taken into his home and given the best of everything. Outwardly pious, but inwardly lustful, Tartuffe, is promised Orgon’s daughter Mariane’s hand in marriage. This does not go down well with the rest of the family, who see through his hypocrisy and his crafty manipulations and join forces to plot against him and expose him for what he is.
Dec 14, 2022
A Season of One Act Plays
Showing March 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (Matinee), 16th, 17th, 18th
Curtain up 7:30pm Evening, 2pm Matinee
“The Greening of Grace” by William Zappa – directed by Tim Riessen
Grace reflects on the journey to being green, and what this means for her. The traumatic event that triggered this metamorphosis is one part. Other events, caused by her family, well-meaning as they are, are also catalysts to bringing on this change. The play explores the power of family, despite the age of its members, and how a new life purpose can emerge, even later in life.
Please be advised that the “The Greening of Grace” contains material that some patrons may find confronting, offensive, or a cause for distress. With this in mind, if you do not wish to see this play, please contact TAZ Tix for a refund.
“150 Years of the Roman Empire in 30 Minutes” – written and directed by Zavier Wileman
Three historians, one history – or so you would think. But when it comes to the Ancient Romans, historical accuracy suffers at the hands of propaganda, gossip and rumour. “150 Years of Roman History in 30 Minutes” is a humorous re-telling of Ancient Roman political history starting with the reign of Caesar in 46BC and ending with Domitian’s reign up until 96AD. Will the historians be able to agree on anything? And most importantly: will they be able to entertain the restless guests of a Roman dinner party with their stories?
Jun 12, 2022
Pack of Lies
Showing September 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25 (Matinee), 29, 30 and October 1
First performed in London’s West End in 1983 when it starred Judi Dench and Michael Williams. This is a true story, the plot centres on Bob and Barbara Jackson and their teenage daughter Julie. The Jackson’s are friendly with their neighbours, Peter and Helen Kroger, until that couple are arrested and charged with espionage in 1961. The action underlines the events, the lies and the betrayal that take place in the months leading up to this eventual arrest.
