Northern Ireland. 1977. The Glynne family gather to mourn and celebrate the life of Daphne, beloved mother to Jackie, daughter to George and sister to Dolores and Henry. Daphne is remembered for a keen passion for swing-dancing, a mighty collection of brooches and a new venture into lesbianism.
Emerging Sydney playwright Isabella Reid’s first play comments on grief, religion and family acceptance in the face of political and social unrest, where a company of ten Glynnes prove anything that can go wrong, will. They discover the real struggle isn’t dealing with Daphne’s death, but the inability to provide her a dignified wake.
Legit Theatre Company return to KXT after the sold-out Dumb Kids and Mathew Lee returns as director after 2021’s award-winning Symphonie Fantastique. It’ll be great craic.
Director Mathew Lee; with Lib Campbell, Clay Crighton, Lincoln Elliott, Paul Grabovac, Teale Howie, Mark Langham, Linda Nicholls-Gidley, Rachel Seeto, Annie Stafford, Michael Yore
Lighting Design Tyler Fitzpatrick Set & Costume Design Ruby Jenkins Sound & Music Design Clare Hennessy
Assistant Director Violette Ayad Dialect Coach Felicity Jurd Stage Manager Alex Liang Promotional Photography Clare Hawley
Producer Tom Hanaee Presented by Legit Theatre Co