HOPES & DREAMS
A story of mundane suburbia. We trace the day to day existence of Marion, trapped with Douglas, in a stagnant long-term relationship, blunted by routine and of boredom in extremis, who resorts to alcohol and prescription drugs to numb the pain of her reality. An assortment of characters, past and present, benign and malevolent, colourful and plain, inhabit the periphery of the couple's existence, who influence and, at times, wreak havoc on their emotional states. Marion and Douglas are strangers living under the one roof with little in common, lamenting the lack of meaningful and satisfying lives, lost opportunities and unfulfilled dreams. Lives that are haunted and held captive by inertia; a festering of emotion that must inevitably unravel under the pressure and torment of time.
Presented by: GRAPA
GRAPA is an innovative theatre group located in Griffith NSW, and over the past twenty two years has staged many and varied theatre pieces, and is especially noted for lively and engaging open air performances under their flagship 'Shakespeare under the Stars' banner. Playwright Bernie Maxwell has been nominated for a number of awards over the years and will play the role of Douglas in 'Hopes & Dreams'. Romina Tappi has made a stellar career as playwright, performer and educator both here in Australia and in Europe, and will be taking on the challenging lead role of Marion. Our director is Peter Fordham, a NSW Association of Community Theatre Hall of Fame inductee with near four decades of theatre experience. This is GRAPA's second outing at Adelaide Fringe and The Bakehouse Theatre.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
If you love your theatre tight, terrific and challenging, live out you hopes and dreams at the Bakehouse - Craig Cook, The Advertiser
Strong performances by both husband (Bernie Maxwell) and wife (Romina Tappi) - Michael Coghlan, The Clothesline