Horse takes to the stage

The hunt for a horse to play Phar Lap in the latest Woy Woy Little Theatre and Brisbane Water Secondary College co-production "Second Childhood" is over.

A suitable horse has been found, according to Woy Woy Little Theatre director Ms Brenda Logan.

Ms Logan said that when Gary Kirkby, president of Riding for the Disabled at Somersby, saw her plea for help he knew he had just the horse she needed.

"'Star' had been recovering in one of their stables since being rescued from the fire at El Caballo Blanco and now almost fully restored to his former glory, was more than ready to perform again," Ms Logan said.

"Star will shortly be making his way from Somersby to the Peninsula Theatre to start rehearsals and is apparently very excited about donning greasepaint and taking on the challenge of playing Australia's most famous racehorse, the chestnut-coloured Phar Lap."

Ms Logan said the play, Second Childhood, was suitable for audience aged nine to 90.

The play opens from February 2 to 11 and tickets can be booked by calling 4344 4737 (from January 22) between the hours of 10am and 2pm.

Tickets are $6 for children aged between 5 and 15.

Ms Logan also said that Riding for the Disabled is always looking for volunteers.

"You do not have to have experience with horses, the main requirement is just a genuine desire to encourage people with a disability to extend their horizons."

Call 4340 0388 for more information.

Press release, 8 Jan 2007 Brenda Logan, Woy Woy Little Theatre