VARIATION ON A THEME The Stirling Players Stirling Community Theatre Drama -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Written By: Terence Rattigan Directed By: Dave Simms A beautiful sunny deck in the French Riviera is the setting of The Stirling Players’ opening production for 2016. Enchanting socialite, Rose, has her next millionaire husband lined up and is enjoying the entertainments on offer in this delightful location. After a spot of bother at the casino, dashing young ballet dancer, Ron, comes to her rescue, and presents an alternative direction for Rose’s life to take. As she sips her way through another brandy, will Rose be won over by the allure of the younger man, or will the realities of her life bring everything crashing down? Based on Alexandre Dumas’ La Dame aux Camelias, Terrence Rattigan’s self-professed variation on this theme originally debuted in London in 1958, but has rarely been performed over the intervening half-century. Director Dave Simms will apply his distinctive flair in bringing this story of desire, deception, and disenchantment to the Stirling Community Theatre. While the production retains the original 1950’s setting of Rattigan’s adaptation, the themes continue to resonate in a world where those with money have the power, and those with aspirations may be willing to put the attainment of wealth and social standing above all else. The cast is led by Allison Scharber as Rose, with Julie Quick relishing the role of her disapproving companion Hettie, and Nick Duddy making his Stirling Players' debut as Ron. Also featured are Alan Crawford, Kate van der Horst, Rebecca Kemp and Jonathan Pheasant. Together they present a classy night of entertainment that highlights the emotional turmoil, shady dealings and hard realities that can hide behind a glamourous façade. Approx. Running Time: 2hrs 10 mins Suitable for ages: 13+ Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Fridays & Saturdays: 19, 20, 26, 27 Feb, 4 & 5 Mar at 8pm; Sundays: 21 & 28 Feb at 4pm. Meet the Cast and Q&A after the matinee on 21 Feb. Venue: Stirling Community Theatre, Avenue Road Stirling Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Online from The Stirling Players' website, www.stirlingplayers.sct.org.au Or Phone Stirling Players' Ticketing 0414 075 413 (from 11 January, 2016) Pricing: Adults $20, Conc $16 & Group (10+) $14