14 September 2004

Veterans of the Australian stage and screen, Barry Otto and Jacki Weaver, will come to WestSide Performing Arts Centre this month to perform the Reg Cribb play, ‘Last Cab to Darwin’.

The Council’s Manager of Performing Arts and Conventions, Mr Rob Robson, said it is exciting to have performers of such high calibre visiting the venue.

“It is testament to the quality of our facilities and support of our audiences that seasoned performers like Jacki Weaver continue to return to perform on our stages,” Mr Robson said. 

‘Last Cab to Darwin’ follows the story of Broken Hill cab driver Max (Otto) on the first and last great journey of his life.  Diagnosed with cancer, Max leaves his hometown to discover the Australian outback.

“It explores themes including the changing identity of Australia, the difficulties faced in the outback, and the controversial debate surrounding euthanasia.”

“Despite the serious nature of the topics explored, ‘Last Cab to Darwin’ has equal elements of comedy, compassion, adventure and sadness,” Mr Robson added. 

“The play also stars Justine Saunders, Sean Taylor, Alan Dukes, Kirsty Hillhouse and Michael Tuahine as a cast of characters that Max meets on his journey up the middle of Australia.”

‘Last Cab to Darwin’ will be presented by Riverlinks and Pork Chop Productions at 8.00 pm on Friday 24th September and Saturday 25th September, at the WestSide Performing Arts Centre.

For more information or to book tickets, please contact the Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511, or visit the Box Office at the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton.