Goulburn's Lieder Theatre Company stages Fool for Love production

This twisted "cowboy romance" reunites Eddie and May who rediscover the surprising depths of their past conflicts. In one short, sharp act the audience is taken on a wild trip of emotions through the power and mess that can exist between ex-lovers who share a unique history.

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The play rips through themes of family, fate, dependence and the struggle to follow your dream. Shepard's classic characters have cobbled together some sort of togetherness, but will the patterns of their lives allow for happiness?

Ryan Paranthoiene makes his Lieder Theatre Company directorial debut with this bold production. He was attracted to the prospect of directing Fool For Love because of the abundance of community spirit and flexibility he witnessed within the creative team at the Lieder.

"I came in with just an idea and a challenging script," Paranthoiene said.

"Every actor and crew member has given great suggestions, lots of input and feedback as this play has materialised and come to fruition on the stage. The Lieder is a home where things like this get done, and they get done well."

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Fool For Love features Courtney Mackenzie, Josh Waters, Martin Sanders and Paranthoiene in what promises to be an understated yet explosively captivating performance.

Fool For Love is a COVID safe production. Masks are to be worn. Audience numbers are limited, and bookings will maintain physical distancing between groups. The auditorium doors will be opened early to reduce crowding in the foyer, and additional cleaning and sanitising is being undertaken between each performance.

The play will be staged at the Lieder Theatre Company, 52 Goldsmith Street, Goulburn. Tickets are available at theliedertheatre.com/ or at the door

It opens on Wednesday, August 4 with a fundraiser for Goulburn West Public School P&C. Tickets must be booked.

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