New production at theatre

A new theatrical production, "This Is Not An Exit", will be staged from April 21 to 23 at the Peninsula Theatre.

Devised by local actors Rosemary Parsons, Brenda Logan, Paul Karton and Richard Goodwin, the production has the support of Woy Woy Little Theatre Inc, Laycock St Theatre and Macquarie University.

"Unlike a conventional play, This Is Not An Exit did not begin from a script," Ms Parsons said.

"Instead, the actors used methods of character building and improvisation to create the play from scratch.

"The result is a dynamic and innovative work of theatre, combining realistic characters with a highly visual style.

"This Is Not An Exit weaves the past, present and future into a surreal journey examining the ramifications of choice throughout the lives of four very different characters.

"Exciting multimedia effects complement the abstract style as the actors explore a variety of controversial social issues with both humour and pathos.

"This Is Not An Exit will appeal to all lovers of contemporary theatre, as well as being of particular interest to theatre and drama students as it is the result of group collaboration."

This Is Not An Exit was first previewed as "Fragments of Lesley" at the Cultural Laboratory in November last year.

"Due to its style and themes, This Is Not An Exit is probably best suited to an audience aged 16 and over," Ms Parsons said.

Performances will take place on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at 8pm.

A performance will also take place on Sunday, April 23, at 5pm.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

The performance will take place at the Peninsula Theatre on the corner of Ocean Beach and McMaster's Rds, Woy Woy.

For more information, contact 0401 362 371

Press release, March 27 Rosemary Parsons, Peninsula Theatre