Theatre presents Lipstick Dreams

The Woy Woy Little Theatre will present the play "Lipstick Dreams" during June and July at the Peninsula Theatre.

The play is by Simon Hopkinson and Helen O'Connor and is directed by Fran Kendall.

"From hairbrushes to microphones, this bitter-sweet comedy is a delightful and inspiring slice of Australian life," publicity and marketing officer Ms Patricia Horne said.

"Four very different women in a hairdressing salon share their hopes and dreams, fears and regrets as they prepare for a local talent quest.

"Winning the contest might save the failing Blue Heaven salon.

"Jen Francis plays Jo, the distracted, disappointed, try-hard salon manager.

"Jenny, played by Kylee Legge, is her nervous apprentice.

"Jess, played by Sam Dagasso, is the loud, domineering character with plenty of attitude.

"The role of Jan is played by Pam Campbell who represents the middle aged sector in rural Australia."

Director Fran Kendall said: "The humorous interplay of characters as they rehearse for their musical act is beautifully balanced against the more poignant moments where they attempt to free themselves of their own inner program of parochialism and chauvinism."

Ms Horne said: "Through this shines a true triumph of spirit as the action escalates towards a rousing musical finish.

"Lipstick Dreams was first presented in 1988 by the New England Theatre Company and first shown in Sydney in 1989 at Belvoir Street."

It was performed by the Central Coast Theatre Company in 1996 in which Fran Kendall played the role of Jan.

The performance will be held on Friday, June 27, July 4 and July 11, from 8pm.

It will be held on Saturday, June 28, July 5 and July 12, also from 8pm.

One 2pm Saturday session will be held on July 12, with 2pm Sunday sessions to be held on June 29, July 6 and July 13.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 concessions and $6 for children aged 5 to 15 years old.

Press release, 20 May 2008 Patricia Horne, Woy Woy Little Theatre