Rumours at The Rose Centre

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Step into a world of high-society hilarity with Neil Simon's Rumours - an hilarious farce that weaves together a tapestry of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and impeccable comedic timing. As guests arrive for the 10th wedding anniversary of their Deputy Mayor friend, they're confronted not with celebration but with a puzzling scenario: The host has shot himself in the earlobe, the kitchen staff are nowhere to be found, and his wife is missing!

As more guests arrive, the effort to conceal the evening's unfolding chaos leads to a crescendo of confusion. Each character, with their quirks and pretexts, goes to great lengths to maintain the façade as they become entangled in an ever-deepening web of comic deceit.

A delightful fusion of slapstick and wit, Rumours promises an evening of belly laughs, pure entertainment, and a truly enjoyable theatre experience. You won’t want to miss this comedic gem - directed for Company Theatre by Kate Birch (following up last year's God of Carnage and 2017's Deathtrap) and brought to life by a host of well-known local actors:

Chris Gorman - Rebecca Wright
Ken Gorman - Duncan Preston
Len Ganz - Jimmy Carrick
Claire Ganz - Chlöe Smith
Cassie Cooper - Liz Cannon
Glen Cooper - Oliver Roberts
Erica Cusack - Marissa Willson
Cookie Crumb - Robyn Donnelly
Officer Conklin - Dion Hunt
Officer Casey - Jessica Silva & Vettinia Ross

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Glen Cooper (Oliver Roberts). Photo by Chris Chase

Claire & Len Ganz, and Chris Gorman. Photo by Chris Chase

Cookie Crumb & Erica Cusack, and Chris Gorman. Photo by Chris Chase

Officer Conklin (Dion Hunt). Photo by Chris Chase

Len & Claire Ganz, and Chris Gorman. Photo by Chris Chase

Claire Ganz (Chloe Smith) and Chris Gorman (Rebecca Wright). Photo by Chris Chase

Claire & Len Ganz, Glen & Cassie Cooper, and Ken & Chris Gorman. Photo by Chris Chase

Chris & Ken Gorman, Claire & Len Ganz, Cookie Crumb & Erica Cusack, and Glen Cooper. Photo by Chris Chase

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