The Big Time

Forget stage and screen, all the best drama happens off-stage. That’s the premise of David Williamson’s new play examining the world of celebrity and the pressure to “make it big”. It follows Celia and Vicki, best friends from drama school, whom life has taken in very different directions: Celia is a famous soap star living the high life, whereas Vicki is scraping by in indie theatre. So when Vicki proposes they collaborate on a new film project, it could either be the perfect opportunity for both or an unmitigated disaster. Directed by Mark Kilmurry, expect plenty of Williamson's razor sharp observations and local in-jokes, as well as a top-notch cast.