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Love
story set in wartime
The Leader Newspaper
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
THE new play PS I Love You,
set in Melbourne during World War II, will premier at Mt Martha
House.
The play was written by actor
Sally McLean, who is also director. Other cast members are Alan
Fletcher, Debra Byrne, Kathleen Ronchi and Alesha Bellairs.
PS I Love You follows the stories of 10 people caught
up in the chaos and uncertainty of World War II. Their stories
are connected by love - the one thing that war cannot kill.
The play also explores realities
present in Melbourne in the early 1940s, such as heightened fear
and anxiety, "the brown out murders" and the independence
of women as they joined the military and workforce to help Australia
survive the war.
Producers invite anyone who
experienced the Melbourne home front during World War II, particularly
on the peninsula, to contribute to a display of images and stories
to be displayed in the foyer of Mt Martha House.
The play will be performed on
Saturday, July 31. Tickets cost $10/$5, including refreshments,
and are available at the door, or by booking. Doors open 7.30pm
with curtain up at 8pm.
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