Little Theatre presents Doubt

Woy Woy Little Theatre will present its next production "Doubt" at the Peninsula Theatre during October and November.

The production will run from Friday, October 17, to Sunday, November 2.

"Doubt" is an award-winning drama by playwright John Patrick Shanley, who is also famous for writing "Moonstruck" and "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea".

"This is a thinking person's play in which the audience will also experience their own doubt as to whether guilt is at play or not," said publicity manager Ms Patrice Home.

"A movie version of this play is also in production starring Meryl Streep.

"Doubt" tells the story of a nun in a Bronx Catholic school in the 1960s who suspects a popular priest of inappropriate behaviour with a student.

"Armed with nothing more than a resolute belief in her suspicion and a few circumstantial details, she instigates a relentless campaign to remove the priest enlisting the help of a subordinate nun and the child's tormented mother."

According to Ms Home, "this highly thought provoking drama" creates a scenario "where little is certain, setting the stage for a story of suspicion and moral certainty".

"The simple, yet ever shifting plot leaves all four characters and the audience wondering whether they were justified in their thoughts, motives and actions," Ms Home said.

"Is she being overly protective, or not protective enough?"

The play is directed by John Hickey with a cast of Joan Dalgleish, Brendon Flynn, Sierra Phillips and Christine Vale."

Evening performances of "Doubt" will be staged on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm, with afternoon performances staged on Sundays from 2pm.

A special Saturday afternoon performance has also been announced for November 1, from 2pm.

Tickets are available at $20 for adults, $17 concession and $6 for Under 15 years.

Bookings can be made by contacting 4344 4737, Monday to Friday between 10am and 2pm, from October 7.

Press release, 9 Aug 2008 Patrice Home, Woy Woy Little Theatre