Thriller for Little Theatre

Woy Woy Little Theatre will present Ira Levin's thriller "Deathtrap" during late February and early March.

The play will be the first of Woy Woy Little Theatre's season for 2008.

"Directed by Brendon Flynn, Deathtrap is a thriller where everyone has hidden motives, is full of murder, treachery, twists and shocks until the very last minute," publicity officer Ms Patrice Horne said.

"Deathtrap was one of the biggest hits in the history of Broadway.

"It's the story of once successful Broadway playwright, Sidney Bruhl, who hasn't had a hit in 17 years.

"He supports himself by teaching at university, but wife Myra's money provides most of the comforts he enjoys.

"When he receives a script from Clifford Anderson, a former student, the thriller reads like a surefire hit.

"Although it is perfect as written, Sidney hatches a plot to claim the work as his own by telling Clifford that his play needs work and offering to collaborate with him.

"Once Clifford accepts Sidney's offer to share writing credits, the game of suspense begins.

"Will Sidney kill Clifford?

"Will Myra tell?

"Will Sidney get caught?

"You'll have to come and see for yourselves."

Ms Horne said the play would be Brendon Flynn's first directing role with the Woy Woy Little Theatre.

"His extensive experience in the television industry as a director and vision switcher and his passion for theatre has given him a professional edge with this production of Deathtrap," Ms Horne said.

Brendon is the son of two Little Theatre founding members, Bill and Pat Flynn, related to actor Errol Flynn and is also a musician, singer and actor.

The cast includes Graham Vale, Christine Vale, Tyrone McMaster, Penny Dilworth and Mike Jeffries.

The play will be performed at 8pm on Friday, February 22 and 29 and March 7, 2pm on Saturday, March 8, 8pm on Saturday, February 23, March 1 and 8 and 2pm on Sunday, February 24 and March 2 and 9.

For more information, telephone 4344 4737.

The box office is open from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, starting two weeks before each performance.

Press release, 16 Jan 2008 Patrice Horne, Woy Woy Little Theatre