Show raises money with white ribbons

Bombshells will be staged at the Peninsula Theatre from November 21, to raise money for the White Ribbon Foundation of Australia.

Director Ms Darlene Cole said the production explored six women at "bombshell" times of their lives.

"Ranging in age from a feisty teenager to a 64-year-old widow yearning for the unexpected, they struggle, sometimes hilariously, sometimes tragically, to bridge the chasm between the wilderness of their inner worlds, the feminine spirit and the demands of their outer worlds.

"Written by acclaimed Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, Bombshells was commissioned by the Melbourne Theatre Company."

Ms Cole said The White Ribbon Foundation of Australia aims to eliminate violence against women by promoting cultural change around the issue.

"Profits from Bombshells and the sale of white ribbons and wristbands contributing to the implementation of these strategies," Ms Cole said.

"In Bombshells, we explore the universal delight of the passionate, miserable, hilarious wildness of women, raise funds in support of White Ribbon Day and increase awareness to end violence against women and girls."

Ms Cole said she was committed to connecting people to their community and culture through entertaining and thought-provoking theatrical productions.

She said her production of Bombshells was "inspired by the overwhelming success of V-Day Wyong, V-Day Gosford and The Vagina Monologues".

The cast is Kate Buckland, Yvonne Larimore, Phoebe Graham, Leanna McNeil, Pam Campbell and Merin Graham.

The Peninsula Theatre will feature four shows next month, including November 21 from 8pm, November 22 from 2pm and 8pm and November 23 from 2pm.

Admission is $20 per adult and $15 concession.

For bookings call 4323 3233.

Press release, 20 Oct 2008 Darlene Cole, Stagebright Productions