Description
A lazy, irresponsible young clerk in provincial Northern England lives in his own fantasy world and makes emotionally immature decisions as he alienates friends and family.
Going nowhere fast, Billy Fisher, an incorrigible fantasizer, dreams incessantly of escaping his drab existence and humdrum routine work as an undertakers' clerk in Yorkshire. Seeking refuge from his working-class family and not one but two demanding fiancees in the imaginary country called Ambrosia, more and more, Billy finds himself cut off from reality, picturing himself as its ruler and hero. Then, as Billy's fabrications grow increasingly wilder and problems start piling up, lovely, happy-go-lucky Liz enters the young day-dreamer's life, offering a way out of this fine mess. However, new beginnings are always scary, and Billy must make up his mind: it's either a fresh start in London or an endless beautiful lie in Ambrosia
Agenda
- All day
History of Act 1 Theatre
A Storied History • Decades of Entertainment: The company has been operating for over 60 years, originally forming in Aspley in 1965 before moving to its current home in Strathpine. • A Strathpine Mainstay: Act 1 has been a fixture of the Strathpine area for more than 30 years, providing a creative outlet for generations of local performers and technicians. The Venue: Old Pine Shire Hall • Heritage Listed: The theatre operates out of the former Pine Rivers Shire Hall, a heritage-listed building constructed in 1889. • Historic Charm: As a former hub of local government, the building’s classic timber architecture and high ceilings provide a unique, intimate atmosphere that modern venues often lack. • Modern Comforts: Despite its age, the theatre features raked seating, ensuring every patron has a perfect view of the stage, and is equipped with a licensed bar for intermission.
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