THE MATCHMAKER Independent Theatre Goodwood Institute Theatre Comedy -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Written By: Thornton Wilder Directed By: Rob Croser New York widow, Dolly Levi is a woman who "arranges things" - like marriages and other domestic transactions. She is engaged by the rich, pompous merchant of Yonkers, Horace Vandergelder, to save his niece from eloping with "an artist", and also to find him a new wife. However Dolly has other ideas. She has set her own sights on Horace, and embarks on a complicated scheme to get him to propose. Her machinations include Horace's two young clerks, whom she encourages to head into New York for a day "on the razzle" and a pretty, widowed milliner and her assistant. After a series of hilariously, farcical situations involving exploding tomato cans, cross-dressing, hiding in wardrobes, and secret rendezvous at a New York restaurant, everyone finds themselves paired with their perfect match. Thornton Wilder's classic comedy was turned into the hit musical Hello Dolly! but is, itself, far richer and funnier than the musical. Set in the 1890s with glorious period costumes. Before Tinder, RSVP and Speed Dating ... there was The Matchmaker! Featuring Bronwyn Ruciak as Dolly Levi, David Roach as Horace Vandergelder and a cast including Will Cox, Pam O'Grady, Kyle Hall, Georgia Penglis, Grace Berwald and Stephen Schofield. Approx. Running Time: 150 minutes including interval Suitable for ages: All ages Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- August 5, 6 10, 11,12, 13 @ 730pm August 7 @ 400pm August 9 @ 630pm August 13 @ 200pm Venue: Goodwood Institute Theatre 166a Goodwood Rd Goodwood Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- www.independenttheatre.org.au or BASS Group Booking enquiries 8299 9155 Pricing: Adults $35 Concession $30 Student $18 Generous Group Booking prices enquire 8299 9155