Thirst by Barbara Hostalek
May 31 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$5 – $25
In the heart of Yellow Springs, surrounded by canola fields and cattle farms, The Glass Slipper Tavern becomes the unlikely stage for love, laughter, and karaoke-fuelled dreams as Lola and Chico, now the first blackfullas to run the only pub for miles, navigate life, legacy, and the question: will she stay, or will she go now?
About The Show
The Glass Slipper Tavern is the only pub for miles in Yellow Springs, a district of canola fields and cattle farms. Lola and her entrepreneurial long-term partner and band member, Chico, never thought they’d settle down in the country, let alone inherit a pub from Lola’s estranged, white fella uncle! Lola and Chico become the first and only blackfullas to run a pub in the district.
Among other things the tavern needs new solar panels, and Chico is hoping the CWA’s annual fundraiser, a karaoke night will cover it as it’s not easy operating on a shoestring budget. With the help of Roxy, a savvy local barmaid with secret talents they are just hanging on. A funny, tender romantic comedy, full of song and heart “will she stay, or will she go now?”
Tickets
Adult – $25
Concession – $20 (proof of concession must be presented with your ticket at the event)
Under 17 years – $5
What others have said about the show
“I fell in love with the characters and the world – the dry-as-chips Aboriginal pub owner, his former pop-star wife who has lost her voice, a CWA karaoke night with no karaoke machine in sight, and a barmaid in love with the best inseminator of the district – priceless.” Fi Clarke (audience member from YY Playwriting Festival) “Hostalek hones in on the core of country life – the pub teetering on the edge of closing down, the host of well-drawn characters trying to save it, and the young people considering their future in the fading town.” Audience member
‘If you want to have a great night out, come and see Thirst, come and have a sing a song with the cast.’ – Barbara Hostalek
‘What I love about Barbara’s work; it’s funny, it’s tender, it’s great feel-good play.’ – Maitland Schnaars
‘Watch the show! Just sit back, come for a ride and enjoy.’ Bruce Denny
Age Recommendation – 12+
Warnings – contains course language and adult themes.
For more information including booking head to the booking page.