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Midsummer {a play with songs} 28 – 31 March 2012

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Synopsis

SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

After sell-out seasons in the UK and the USA, Scotland's smash hit musical rom-com arrives in Canberra direct from Edinburgh and the Sydney Opera House.

Bob and Helena meet at a wine bar. He's a failing car salesman waiting to pick up the keys to a stolen car. She's a divorce lawyer with a taste for other people's husbands. She's totally out of his league; he's not her type at all. They absolutely should not sleep together. Ever. Which is why they do.

This is the story of two strangers whose one-night stand turns into a fabulous lost weekend of stolen money, car chases, wedding bust ups, Japanese rope bondage, midnight trysts and self loathing hangovers.

'Fragile and funny, but never just cute, Midsummer is that rare beast: a romantic comedy that has a good head on its shoulders as well as a huge heart at its centre.'- The Guardian Read the full review.

TAKE PART: THE Q&A

Stay after the performance and cast members will return to the stage to answer your ‘burning’ question.

WHEN: Thursday 29 March, post show
WHERE: Your seat, The Playhouse
COST: Free with your ticket

But wait, there's more

• View a teaser of the show from the original season at the Traverse - Featuring Cora Bissett and Matthew Pidgeon as the ill-advised love match, Midsummer is a quirky, charming love story by one of Scotland's leading playwrights, David Greig and top Edinburgh singer/songwriter, Gordon McIntyre of the band ballboy.
• Take a backstage tour of the Traverse Theatre with The Guardian - Why playwrights prefer Edinburgh's Traverse theatreFor Lyn Gardner, the Traverse is the 'backbone' of the Edinburgh fringe. Playwrights David Greig (Midsummer) and Simon Stephens (Sea Wall) share their stories of putting on shows at the Traverse, while artistic director Dominic Hill outlines the theatre's commitment to new work.
• Listen to Ballboy's "I Wonder If You're Drunk Enough to Sleep With Me Tonight" - Ballboy are a four piece indie band from Edinburgh, Scotland. Formed in the late 1990s, the band have released five albums between 2001 and 2008. Midsummer features original songs by Ballboy guitarist Gordon McIntyre.
• The Traverse: New musicals express - Edinburgh Festival looks to the Traverse for proof that today's theatre makers are making a new dramatic pitch.

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* CONCESSIONS Concession tickets available to Pensioner, Full Time Student, Unemployed, Under 27 and Child (15 years and under). If purchasing concession priced tickets, proof of eligibility of concession must be presented to Canberra Ticketing staff upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged.

** GROUP tickets are not available online. To make a group booking, please phone (02) 6275 2700 during business hours or email groups@canberratheatrecentre.com.au