Quartet Promo Video
Starting off their season in the early weeks of 2016, Queensland Theatre Company are set to launch the comedy production of Quartet at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Playhouse Theatre on January 30.
Originally written by Ronald Harwood (Author of Another Time, The Dresser and Interpreters), Quartet seeks to be an enjoyable take on retirement with tenderness, grace and hope – but without any self-pity – as it weaves a moving and all too truthful tale of the frustrations and fears of getting old. Under the direction of Andrea Moor (Venus in Fur, Grounded), Quartet is set to star screen and stage personality Andrew McFarlane along with Christine Amor, Trevor Stuart and Kate Wilson.
The story of Quartet begins in a Country House in Kent, where retired opera singers Reggie, Cecily and Wilfred have been put out to pasture in a country retirement home after wowing the world. The annual concert marking composer Verdi’s birthday is the next headline event for the trio, and all is well. Serenity however, is shattered by the arrival of their old fourth member and Reggie’s ex-wife Jean. Can the quartet put aside old grudges for one more show-stopping finale?
The Queensland Theatre Company production of Quartet is set to enter previews at the QPAC Playhouse Theatre on January 30, with opening night set to be held on February 4. It will then enjoy an approximately two and a half week run, with its final curtain call to be held on February 21.
Given that Queensland isn’t exactly a small state, it is very possible that some of those interested in seeing Quartet might not be able to make it to a session at QPAC. The good news is that Quartet will be going on tour across the state starting 25 February, with eight venues to receive 1-2 day performances by Queensland Theatre Company. Dates and venue information can be found below:
25 February | Toowoomba: Empire Theatre
27 February |Kawana: Lake Kawana Community Centre
1 March | Rockhampton: Pilbeam Theatre
4 March | Mackay: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
8 – 9 March | Cairns: Centre of Contemporary Arts
12 March | Townsville: Townsville Civic Theatre
16 March | Gladstone: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
19 March | Ipswich: Ipswich Civic Centre
22 – 23 March | The Arts Centre Gold Coast
