Christopher Durang’s play centres around three middle-aged siblings living together in their ancestral farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania and playfully riffs on themes and characters from the works of Anton Chekhov.

Over the course of a weekend, old resentments bubble to the surface, sibling rivalries reignite, and the characters grapple with their identities, their pasts, and their uncertain futures. There are moments of absurd comedy, including a costume party, a Maggie Smith impersonation, and Spike’s constant need to show off… everything. However, beneath the laughter lies a deeper exploration of loneliness, ageing, the fear of change, and the search for meaning in life.

Featuring a stellar cast led by Gary George, Kate Anolak and Helen Geoffreys, this play is a witty and insightful look at the complexities of family, the passage of time, and the enduring human need for connection, all filtered through a Chekhovian lens with a distinctly contemporary and comedic sensibility.

This is the South Australian premiere.