It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in! Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-21-22-23, and a looming World War Three… Could things get any worse? Absolutely! Neighbours has finished!
But there is a light on the horizon: The Wharf Revue is back! Inspired by the new national spirit of optimism that lasted for a week, the team are as keen as mustard to once again tackle the big-picture issues.
The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese will open at Sydney’s Seymour Centre on 12 November after a Canberra season from 24 October to 5 November, before touring nationally in 2023.
“Whether he’s Albo Baggins tackling the Mountain of Debt, down a rabbit hole in Wonderland or fighting a terf war in Inner West Side Story, Australia’s favourite new PM is ably supported by Tanya, Chris, Tony, Jim and Katy,” said the Revue creators.
“Not so much by Jacqui, Allegra and Pauline on the very cross benches. And let’s not mention King Charles, Vladimir, Boris and Joe – oh bugger, we just did.”
The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese is created by Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott, and performed by Jonathan Biggins, Mandy Bishop, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott.
The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese
Playhouse – Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, Canberra
Season: 24 October – 5 November 2022
Information and Bookings: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
York Theatre – Seymour Centre, Corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale
Season: 12 November – 11 December 2022
Information and Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com
Image: The Wharf Revue Cast: Phillip Scott, Drew Forsythe, Mandy Bishop and Jonathan Biggins (supplied)