The Insightful Dramedy Revived
Celebrating its 50th season in 2019, Theatreworks now boldly moves into the future under the guidance of brand new Artistic Director Tim Bond following the retirement of founder and driving force Robert Kelley. Bond flies the troupe's flag ever higher during a diverse, multi-cultural and innovative 2020/21 program of works old and new.
Bond makes his Theatreworks directing debut during the regional premiere of Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. Based on the Oscar-winning screenplay by William Rose, it is a witty and insightful reflection on two families confronted by their prejudices when self-confessed liberal couple the Draytons realize their daughter's boyfriend is African American. Worried about their daughter's well-being whilst trying to reconcile their liberal beliefs, the dinner is tense and fraught, especially when they beg for her parents' blessing to get married, immediately...