August Titbits 2016

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ZAMIA THEATRE
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2.00 pm & 7.30 pm
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Joyful, hilarious, touching, exciting. Going in Style fits in all these categories, proving
how age does not – and should not – deprive actors of comedic spirit. Michael
Cane ('Joe'), Morgan Freeman ('Willie') and Alan Arkin ('Al') give such good performances
to the point that moments of lack of subtlety – from both the script and
the direction – are minimised. It is a hell of a good time from beginning to end.
Down on their luck, the three old friends struggle to simply get through the day is
becoming more unbearable each day. 'Joe' is under the pressure of bank eviction
notices, 'Willie' has to overcome the distance from the family, and 'Al', well, could
not care less as long as he is not alone. Alan Arkin, by the way, steals every scene –
Little Miss Sunshine vibes, if you have seen that delightful film.
Their situation reaches breaking point when their pensions are frozen. The three
leads decide to rob their mutual bank and this part of the plot is what defines this
movie for what it is. On the one hand, it plays up, to the maximum level, all the
possible jokes and funny moments applicable to the circumstance – and the payoff
includes a supermarket scene that I will not forget so soon. Another way it works is
with the sneaky and twisty nature of the bank robbery operation – orchestrated with
the help of 'Jesus' (John Ortiz). These do not just make sense, but they are truly
clever. Author: brennocarillo from US
TM Playwrights Workshop
Next meeng: Sat 19 Aug, 2 l 4 pm, Clancy's Irish Bar and
Restaurant, 22 Main St, Tamborine Mountain
Enquiries: Janis Bailey, tamborinejanis@gmail.com; 0418 122 295.
Tamborine Mountain Playwrights' Workshop
No-one has ever coined a satisfactory collective noun for a group of playwrights, although Tom Stoppard (a playwright
himself) once suggested 'a plot of playwrights'.
If someone comes up with a clever name, therefore, for TMLT's new 'playwrights' workshop', it will be gladly received.
Meanwhile, it'll be the TM Playwrights' Workshop. Very original.
This group is ongoing from last year's Playwrights Workshop, funded by Regional Arts Development Fund money
from the state Department of the Arts and Scenic Rim Regional Council. We were given a great start by our facilitator,
local actress and playwright, Elise Greig, who shared her amazing knowledge and skills that got us all on our playwriting
journeys.
Meetings are monthly, and involve members getting others to read, discuss and hence develop their work (with the
occasional guest speaker). The emphasis is on peer self-help and on generating a supportive, nurturing atmosphere that
motivates people to continue. We're all aware of the loneliness of the long-distance playwright!
Next meeting is Clancy's Irish Bar and Restaurant's front room, Saturday 19 August 2 - 4 pm (arrive earlier if you want
to order lunch). Thereafter, the group will generally meet on the fourth Saturday of the month. TMLT members only,
but remember membership is only $10 pa.
If you have any queries, or to go on a mailing list re the group's doings, contact theatre member Janis Bailey
tamborinejanis@gmail.com; 0418 122 295.