Tense thriller at Little Theatre

Woy Woy Little Theatre will be presenting its new play "Pack of Lies" at the Peninsula Theatre during October and early November.

Pack of Lies is a tense thriller by Hugh Whitemore.

Written originally for television, it was inspired by events which occurred in England during the height of the Cold War in the early 60s.

Whitemore uses the world of spies and counter-spies, international espionage and stolen secrets, but concentrates on the effect this has on an ordinary suburban family in a London suburb.

"Their quiet life is totally shattered when their house is chosen by MI5 to be used as a surveillance post," publicity officer Ms Margaret McGowan said.

"Whitemore was intrigued by the rights of the individual citizen when faced with government intervention.

"What happens to individual freedom when it comes into conflict with matters of national defence?

"The play raises issues which are chillingly real in today's world of terrorism and counter-terrorism.

"Director Mary Middleton is very pleased with the way in which the play has developed during rehearsals.

"The cast is led by John Hickey, one of Woy Woy's leading actors, with newcomer Suzanne Ohrt in the demanding role of Barbara Jackson, the role played by Judi Dench at the play's first performance."

Bookings are open on 4344 4737 and the box office at the theatre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

The play will show on Friday, October 20, 27 and November 3, at 8pm, Sunday, October 21, 28 and November 4 at 8pm, Saturday, November 4 at 2pm and Sunday, October 22, 29 and November 5 at 2pm.

Peninsula Theatre is located on McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Press release, October 12 Margaret McGowan, Woy Woy Little Theatre