Terry Pratchett's The Truth at Roxy Lane Theatre

Terry Pratchett's The Truth at Roxy Lane Theatre

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Posted 2019-07-03 by grooverfollow

Fri 12 Jul 2019 - Sat 27 Jul 2019

Terry Pratchett fans rejoice – The Truth is out there. Adapted by Stephen Briggs from the popular Discworld novel, the stage production is coming to the Roxy Lane Theatre, presented by ARENAarts and directed by Ron Arthurs.



In The Truth, William de Worde becomes accidental editor of the Discworld's first newspaper with the help of two dwarves. With plots afoot, possible murder, dog-napping, love in the air – and a potato – the truth will make you fret, rather than set you free.



The late Terry Pratchett was a master of the fantasy genre and sold more than 85 million books worldwide in 37 languages. "We are not going for the approach taken by many Pratchett productions, which is large showy sets and intricately-built scenes," Ron said.



"We have a smaller stage so will be taking a set-minimalist approach and using lighting to move from scene to scene. This will also allow audiences to focus more on the action and actors with fewer distractions.



"Theatre isn't just about the set, it's about the players and action taking place. A couple of characters will surprise the Pratchett fan base and my vision is to have a lot of bright colours, in both costumes and settings."



Acting for the past 40 years in Australia and the UK, Ron first acted as a 10-year-old and has gone on to perform with Moora Repertory Club, Plantagenet Players, Narrogin Repertory, ARENAarts, EdgyX, Harbour, Kwinana, Stirling, Marloo, KADS and Limelight Theatres and the Rockingham Players.



He appeared at the UK's renowned Stables Theatre and has won various acting awards, after appearing in more than 200 productions. Since mid-2013, Ron has appeared in more than 80 local films, the award-winning Fringe World show The Leftovers and has completed voiceover work for The Star War Adventures in the US.

"I am a big fan of Terry Pratchett's novels and have performed in two stage productions adapted from his plays," he said. "I know there is a large following of Pratchett's works and want to share them and possibly bring others into the fandom."



CL Cowell plays Gaspode, someone who knows things he isn't supposed to know. "That's because he's a dog who can talk, a fact not widely known," she said. "When he enters the scene with his crew of misfit beggars, you know there's going to be some great comedy and possibly some plot unravelling.

"This is my first theatrical performance so there's a lot I don't know, including the kinds of problems that occur in theatre. I'm being extra careful to expect surprises because I know theatre doesn't wait. I'm expecting to be challenged to think on my feet in new ways and show some creative spontaneity."



Previously, CL undertook acting classes and decided theatre was the place for her. "I have always been a fan of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series," she said. "Having just entered the acting scene recently, I've gained a few contacts and one was kind enough to bring ARENAarts' production of The Truth to my attention."



Terry Pratchett's The Truth plays at 8pm July 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 with 2pm matinees July 14 and 21. Tickets are $22, $16 concession – book at www.TAZTix.com.au or call TAZTix on 9255 3336. The Roxy Lane Theatre is on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Roxy Lane, Maylands.



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