A Day in the Park

One-Act Plays

A Night of Comedy

Star Rae’s inaugural Launceston production consisted of 4 x One-Act plays featuring some of Launceston’s upcoming performers. This was a one-night only event held on Sun 02 October 2022 at the Earl Arts Theatre.

Thank you to everyone who came and supported this event!

Download a copy of the Day in the Park Program here (63mb PDF):

Show Program

Please Don't Feed The Ducks

By Tim Goodman & Pearce Hoskinson – adapted for stage by Racheal Leigh

It’s a perfect day in the park and Jo wants nothing more than to feed the ducks. Sadly, an official sign forbids it. She’s approached by a charismatic duck who tries to get her to hand over the bread. But Jo isn’t about to break the law.

Starring: Racheal Leigh & Caroline Badcock

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH HIRED GOONS, Brisbane QLD, AUSTRALIA

The Bench

By Mark Langham

Barry hates his life, his job, and his dog. Cressida is in a massive amount of debt. Alice just wants to eat her sandwiches in peace.

Starring: Kevin Vong, Amanda Sutherland & Caroline Badcock

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MAVERICK MUSICALS & PLAYS, Maleny QLD, AUSTRALIA

A Tale of Two Spectators

By Peter Manos

In a park, a man and a woman contemplate their lives and develop a bond with each other as they secretly watch their respective spouses carry on an affair.

Starring: Callum Westwood & Racheal Leigh

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois, USA

Mr(s) Owen's Providence

By Gavin Critchley

On a sunny Spring day, two very different characters meet in a park to finalise an agreement. It should be a simple exchange of services, but they soon find they both have a problem – each other.

Starring: Amanda Sutherland & Racheal Leigh

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MAVERICK MUSICALS & PLAYS, Maleny QLD, AUSTRALIA