(L-R) John Lloyd Fillingham, Mark Owen-Taylor and Philip Quast. Photo: David Wyatt
Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre has been transformed into the infamous country residence of the British Prime Minister, for the Australian Premiere of the hilarious comedy Yes, Prime Minister.
Starring Philip Quast as the suave and cynical Cabinet Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby, Mark Owen-Taylor as the embattled Prime Minister Jim Hacker, and John Lloyd Fillingham and Jim’s hapless assistant, Bernard Woolley, the show commenced previews on January 31, 2012.
AussieTheatre.com’s David Wyatt attended a media call for the show and we are thrilled to bring our readers a special photo feature.
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Written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn (who both penned the original television series), the play is set to once more reveal the awkward marriage between civil servants and politicians.
Yes, Prime Minister plays at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne for 5 weeks only ahead of a national tour.
Canberra:
CANBERRA THEATRE, 7 performances from 21st March
Sydney:
THE SYDNEY THEATRE, 4 weeks from 4th April
Adelaide:
HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, 7 performances from 23rd May
Perth:
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, 8 performances from 31st May
Gold Coast:
ARTS CENTRE GOLD COST, 6 performances from 16th May
Brisbane:
PLAYHOUSE, QPAC, 15 performances from 4th July
For more information, visit yesprimeminister.com.au
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