Roger Hall's A Shortcut to Happiness
- Written by: Roger Hall
- Directed by: Ross Jolly
- Circa One
- 14 April − 26 May
"There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them" - Vicki Baum
A fabulous new comedy about the lives, loves and misadventures of a folk-dancing class, A Shortcut to Happiness has all the usual hall trademarks - shrewd observations, much mocking of Kiwis' curious customs, and of course, plenty of laughs.
The beautiful Natasha, a recent immigrant from Russia, teaches the class to supplement her income, meet Kiwis and improve her English. Among the students are man-hungry Coral, golfing friends Laura and Janet, recently widowed Ned, U3A Bev and henpecked husband Ray. And after each class they all gather at Ned's for coffee and a chat ...
Catchy rhythms, funky folk tunes, syncopated steps and comical calamities are the order of the day as all the characters learn to gyrate with skill and expertise - "tripping the light fantastic".
A Shortcut to Happiness is, quite simply, another Roger Hall great night out!
Cast and crew
Starring:
Elena Stejko, Peter Hayden, Donna Akersten, Catherine Downes, Tim Gordon, Carmel McGlone, Matthew Pike, Jane Waddell.
Show times
14 April − 26 May
Tuesday and Wednesday 6.30pm
Thursday - Saturday 8pm
Sunday 4pm
$25 Specials: Friday, 13 April and Sunday, 15 April
Ticket prices
Adults $46
Seniors (65+) /Students/Beneficiaries $38
Friends of Circa (until 26 April) $33
Groups 6+ $39
Groups 20+ $36
Under 25 $25
