THEATRE: Speaking in Tongues - Ad Astra Theatre

Title: Speaking in Tongues

Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre

Genre: Drama

Synopsis: Speaking in Tongues by Andrew Bovell is a piercing drama that intricately weaves together the lives of nine individuals. The narrative explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and betrayal. This tense, electrifying play delves into the complexities of relationships between lovers and strangers, highlighting the myriad ways people can hurt one another. The plot follows:

• Leon, married to Sonja, and Jane, married to Pete. By chance, each spouse meets the other one night and ends up in motel rooms, with Pete and Sonja resisting a one-night stand while Leon and Jane do not.

• Neil, a lonely man pining for his lost love, Sarah, who moved on decades ago.

• Valerie, a missing woman whose stiletto is found in Nick’s car.

Written By: Andrew Bovell

Performance Dates: Thursday, 5 September 2024 - Saturday, 28 September

Performance Location and Address: Ad Astra Theatre, 57 Misterton Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Ticket Costs: $35-$55

Ticket Link: TryBooking - Speaking in Tongues

Cast:

• Lauren Dillon

• Doll Hunt

• James Dyke

• Jazz Lane

Creative Team:

• Director: Heidi Gledhill

• Producer: Gregory J Wilken

• Lighting Design Consult: David Walters

• Set and Costume Design: Chelsea Jewell

• Voice Coach: Marcus Oborn

• Movement Director: Nerida Matthaei

• Sound Composition and Design: Tommi Civili

• Lighting Design and Operation: Madelyne Leite

• Dramaturg: Desley Martin

• Stage Manager: Isabel Folland

  
  

Other information:Parking around Ad Astra Theatre can be tricky. Please visit the Ad Astra Theatre website to plan your parking in advance. Note that doors close promptly at showtime with no late entry.