THE hilarious classic evergreen farce, Charley’s Aunt, will be performed at Westville Theatre Club from Thursday, August 31.
Set in Oxford during the 1890s, the imminent visit of Charles Wykeham’s millionaire aunt from Brazil, Donna Lucia, provides an excuse for Charles and Jack to invite their young ladies to meet the aunt so she can be their chaperone for their marriage proposals.
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Alas, a telegram arrives postponing Donna Lucia’s visit. Frazzled, they persuade their amiable friend Babbs to impersonate the aunt – and so ensues three acts of utter chaos and hilarity, with Jack’s father and a fortune hunter wooing the bogus aunt. But what happens when the real aunt shows up?
The play is written by Brandon Thomas and co-directed by Jill Sysum and Maya Olsen. Take along your drinks and snacks, and enjoy an evening of fun and laughter.
The production runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from August 31 to Saturday, September 16 at 19:00.
There are two Sunday matinees on September 3 and 10 at 14:30. Tickets are R100 per person – R80 for members/pensioners/students.
To book, contact Dorothy on 083 776 1754 or dorothyannoneill@gmail.com.
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