JUMPY

Comedy icon Jane Turner (Kath & Kim) makes her STC debut in this frank and funny family drama that charts the mother of all midlife crises.

DRAMA THEATRE, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

The Play

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'Jane Turner's comic genius is given full scope.'
The Age 

Sydney Theatre Company and Adshel present
A Melbourne Theatre Company production

JUMPY

by April De Angelis

Australian premiere

The mother of all midlife crises

Comedy icon Jane Turner (Kath & Kim) makes her STC debut alongside musical theatre favourite Marina Prior and Brenna Harding (Puberty Blues) in this hilarious West End hit – a deliciously irreverent comedy of frazzled hopes, questionable dreams and parental angst.

April De Angelis’ frank and funny family drama charts the perils of growing up and growing old with refreshing candour. At its core is a strong intelligent woman who once protested nuclear weapons, but who now finds herself largely protesting her teenage daughter’s choice of clothing.

Hitting 50 isn’t the end of the world for Hilary. Nor is the feeling that life has passed her by, that her marriage is slipping into habit, and that her career is going nowhere. It’s even bearable that her best friend Frances has turned to burlesque in an outrageous attempt to cling to youth! It’s actually her wayward 15-year-old daughter, Tilly, who is the icing on Hilary's anxiety cake. 

Director Pamela Rabe, no stranger to STC as both an actor (Les Liaisons Dangereuses) and a director, (In the Next Room, or the vibrator play) brings her deft touch to the play’s generous wit and pathos as this contemporary family struggles to navigate the perils of teenage rebellion and domestic life without falling apart.

During its premiere season in London in 2012, Jumpy was touted “the funniest new play the West End has seen in ages” (Telegraph UK). The Australian premiere season comes to the Sydney Opera House direct from a sold out Melbourne season. This heartfelt play has delighted Australian and UK critics and audiences alike.

'Funny, deliciously rude and at times piercingly moving.' Telegraph, UK

'Jane Turner delights in a tale of middle-age anguish... her rare stage outing should tickle audiences pink.' Sydney Morning Herald

'Great performances and a well-observed script. Jumpy hilariously explores light and dark of parental and mid-life angst!' Craig, via Twitter

'Congratulations to cast and crew for Jumpy. Lots of genuine audience laughter and plenty to reflect on; Jane Turner as Hilary shines!' Meredith, via Twitter

Duraton: 2hrs 15mins (including interval)
Warning: strong language and sexual themes

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INSIGHT EVENTS

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 11 May post-show

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Previews 26 - 27 Mar 2015
Season  30 Mar - 16 May 2015

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening $85
Adult $83
Concession $63
Seniors cardholder $73
Preview $69
Under 30 $50
Standing Room $35

Casual Ticket prices

Saturday evening
Flat $115

Friday evening
Adult $108
Senior $98
Concession $88
Under 30 $88
Standing Room $35

Monday - Thursday / Saturday matinee
Adult $103
Concession $83
Seniors cardholder $93
Preview $80
Under 30 $83
Standing Room $35

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INSIGHT EVENTS

Pre-season Briefing
Tue 24 Mar 6.15pm
Wharf 1 Theatre

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 20 Apr post-show
Mon 11 May post-show

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Audio Described performance
Sat 18 Apr 2pm

Captioned performance
Wed 15 Apr 1pm
Fri 24 Apr 8pm

Auslan performance
Thu 7 May 8pm

Director Pamela Rabe
Set Designer Michael Hankin
Costume Designer Teresa Negroponte
Lighting Designer Matt Scott
Composer & Sound Designer Drew Crawford
 

With
Laurence Boxhall, Caroline Brazier, John Lloyd Fillingham, Brenna Harding, Tariro Mavondo, Marina Prior, David Tredinnick, Jane Turner, Dylan Watson

Photo Bronwen Sharp

'Jane Turner's comic genius is given full scope.' The Age

'Jane Turner delights in a tale of middle-age anguish... her rare stage outing should tickle audiences pink.' The Age

Jane Turner is 'a riveting presence as an actress whose face can survey great continents of feeling before she jerks into a joke.' The Saturday Paper

Marina Prior is 'a comic highlight.' The Herald Sun

Marina Prior is 'a hoot of a performance any audience would take delight in.' The Saturday Paper

Brenna Harding is 'scarily good.' The Australian 

'This is a rib-tickling, heartwarming show in which a troupe of women led by the great Jane Turner, under the baton of the formidable Pam Rabe, show what the theatre can do when it rolls up its sleeves and works up a storm of entertainment.' The Saturday Paper

'Funny, deliciously rude and at times piercingly moving.' Telegraph, UK

'The funniest new play the West End has seen in ages.' Telegraph, UK

'It’s all perfectly done and written, with a teasing triple climax and layers of emotional truth.' The Times, UK

'Jumpy speaks to anyone who has mothered or been mothered; anyone who has had to grow up or grow old; anyone struggling to cope with the social media revolution; and indeed anyone reaching for another glass of white wine after work to get them through it all.' Telegraph UK

'Great performances and a well-observed script. Jumpy hilariously explores light and dark of parental and mid-life angst!' Craig, via Twitter

'Congratulations to cast and crew for Jumpy. Lots of genuine audience laughter and plenty to reflect on; Jane Turner as Hilary shines!' Meredith, via Twitter

'Hugely funny with savage bite of truth about mother/daughter relationships.' Tilly via Twitter

'Jumpy was absolutely fantastic! Jane Turner & Brenna Harding are especially awesome.'  Sarah, via twitter

'Saw Jumpy. The whole cast is brilliant and such a good laugh. Jane Turner was on fire!' David, via Twitter

 

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