Jack and The Absolutes in the garden

Jack and The Absolutes at Wittunga Botanic Garden

A groovy reimagining of The Rivals set in 1969.

Jack Absolute is the lead singer of a successful pop group, and he’s in love with Lydia Languish, the wealthy fashion designer. But Lydia has just returned from Woodstock, where she’s seen the light and wants to forgo fame and fortune and live a bohemian lifestyle with the group’s chilled-out sound guy.

But Lydia's aunt, Mrs Malaprop, can never allow such a lowly love connection. And Jack’s mother, Lady Antonia Absolute, is determined that her son marries well, whether he likes it or not. 

Jack plans to disguise himself as his rival to win Lydia’s love. But he has more challengers than he realises — the rest of the band are planning to woo Lydia, too!

Join us in the garden for this confusion of unlikely lovers and mangled English adjectives.

Gates and bar open at 4.30pm.

• The bar is open, and you can look around the garden before the show
• There is a licensed bar selling Howard Vineyard wines, local beers and soft drinks
• No BYO alcohol (it's a condition of our licence)
• Please bring your own picnic
• Bring your own picnic chairs, tables, eskies, or whatever you need before the show in the garden

Access

• Parking is free - please carpool to help our capacity
• Directions are provided with your tickets
• Access is easy for those with limited mobility. There is a drop-off zone and disabled parking close to the auditorium area. If in doubt, call us to find out the details 0475 309 435‬

The show starts at 6.30pm.

• 30-minute interval at 7.45pm
• The bar is open at the interval
• The show ends at 9.10pm
• It will be dark at the end, so bring a torch
• Remember, it can get cool after the sun sets, so bring rugs and jumpers

https://www.blueskytheatre.com.au/