A STATE OF AFFAIRS Accidental Productions Bakehouse Theatre Comedy Accidental Productions Presents the Australian Premiere of "A State of Affairs" by Graham Swannell DIRECTED BY JOH HARTOG A witty and penetrating comedy quartet about sex, marriage and adultery - treated with a moving and unforgettable passion. Featuring: Charlotte Rees, Katie O'Reilly, Nic English, Tim Overton and Nic Krieg Set and Costume Design: Tammy Boden Stuttgart The "same old grunts and groans" are beginning to pall for Terence. He feels that it's a bit like having Dover Sole every night. Not that there's anything wrong with Dover Sole. In fact he loves it. It's just that he wants to spend time over it. Gently ease it from its bones. Eat it with relish. And you can't do that if you eat it every day, or even twice a day, can you? Consequences Jack and Frances shook hands on the rules. They simply fancied each other. There was to be no falling in love. That would have been a "bloody cock-up" - especially since they were both already married. No, they would have the perfect affair with no consequences... The Day of the Dog According to his friends, Allen has the haunted look of a trapped animal, which can only mean one thing. He's been "dabbling". They do agree that its hard to resist when "there's so much of it about." But Allen has broken the number one rule - he told his wife! She might think that he's having a dabble but she doesn't want to know that he's having a dabble.... Commitment Joanna and Ellis are new parents. Somehow amongst the nappies and the dishes, the fun and the sex seems to have disappeared from their lives. They are also missing some adult conversation with friends. Perhaps some help around the house could give them some time to re-vitalise their marriage. Unless of course they have the sort of help that their friend Julia has.... "A writer who says new things about old subjects, and says them very well: with wit, sensibility and tenderness." Harold Hobson, Times Literary Supplement. This production is proudly supported by the Bakehouse Theatre. From reviews of the first production at the Lyric Studio, Hammersmith: "Sharp, funny and pleasingly idiomatic." Michael Coveney, Financial Times 'A writer who says new things about old subjects, and says them very well: with wit, sensibility and tenderness." Harold Hobson, Times Literary Supplement. "Dialogue that leaps off the stage with the artful clumsiness and terrifying deviousness of real life. These four little pieces are full of pitiless observation and compassionate hilarity." Sunday Times Approx. Running Time: One hour Suitable for ages: All Performance Dates: Preview August 12, * Opening August 13, Season continues Wed to Saut until August 28 All shows at 8pm Free Tix Night for holders of Health Care Cards (or the equivalent) August 12 Venue: Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide Bookings: www.bakehousetheatre.com or 82270505 Adults $22/Concession $18/Fringe Benefits/$16/Students $16