A Fairytale Of Sorts @ Midland

A Fairytale Of Sorts @ Midland

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Posted 2012-09-28 by Douglas Sutherland-Brucefollow

Thu 18 Oct 2012 - Sun 28 Oct 2012

Once upon a time, Perth playwright Johnny Grim had an idea – to stage a madcap fairytale that adults would enjoy.



Fairytale of Sorts is partly inspired by the films A Knight's Tale and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

"Besides a love of writing comedy material, I was also inspired by watching the hilarious television show Horrible Histories with my son," Grim said.



"In a time long ago, in days before TV, Facebook, and X-Box 360s, villagers gathered in the town square to listen to the fanciful tales of the storytellers.

"Fairytale of Sorts harks back to those medieval times, as we join the good folk of Partridgedale and meet with a host of lovable misfit characters."

Grim, who is also directing and acting in the play, said audiences should expect nothing but pure fun.

"It may differ from many plays in that there's no 'take-home' message," he said. "It's a play for those who adhere to the old saying laughter is the best medicine."

Fairytale of Sorts is presented by his company A lad in sane productions at the Midland Junction Arts Centre this October and marks their 12th production, after Grim established the company in 2006.

Performing at a variety of venues, including the Old Mill, Phoenix and Camelot Theatres and Midland Junction and Don Russell Performing Arts Centres, Grim was named best new writer at the 2009 and 2010 Dramafests, the annual state drama festival.

He also has several plays listed with South Australia's Moore Books and Lazy Bee Scripts in England.

"The main challenge with Fairytale of Sorts has been sourcing the usual suspects – actors, a stage manager and technical people for light and sound," Grim said.

Fairytale of Sorts plays at 8pm October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 and 5pm October 21 and 28. All tickets are $15 – book on 0430 889 789 or email [email protected].



The Midland Junction Arts Centre is at 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, near the corner of Cale Street.



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