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THE FOURTH DOG
By Zena Forster
Dramaturge - John Retallack
Directed by Tristan Pate
It’s the Big Day, but the happy couple aren’t suited, the grandparents won’t stop bickering, the disgraced auntie has gate-crashed, and a couple of dead ancestors have turned up! Breast cancer, marital breakdown, family baggage and grieving – what could be funnier?
Running time 50 mins.
Followed by a 20 minute post-show Q&A with representatives from charities supporting breast cancer care.
An informal atmosphere is created for the Q&A, facilitated by the two actors, with local specialists able to signpost people to their local services. Building on the story within the play, the audience is also encouraged to share their own experiences, both to ‘offload’ and also to help support fellow audience members, if appropriate.
Audience Feedback
"Wonderful. Brilliant script performed with humour and pathos. A host of recognisable life issues and stories brought together in a beautiful show."
Audience Feedback
"Excellent – really good way to address a challenging topic."
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"Absolutely loved it. First class acting. "
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"Marvellous entertainment with a message."
Audience Feedback
"Fantastic – engaged 100% of the time, so happy I came."