August 17, 2015
Imminent strike action in a garment sweatshop is the unlikely subject of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s latest production, which opens on Friday in Kingaroy.
“The Pajama Game” (yes, it was written by an American) opens with the workers ready to strike to get an extra 7½ cents an hour.
An unlikely romance blossoms between Sid (the new factory superintendent) and Babe (the leader of the union committee).
Owen Carnell (Sid) and Katie Campbell (Babe) are part of a cast of 18, many of whom have been practising their roles since Easter.
Music is provided by Marion Otto on piano.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for concessions or $15 for students and can be obtained from Office Central at 163 Haly Street, Kingaroy, or booked online
There will be six performances of the show at the Kingaroy Town Hall on August 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29.
Evening performances on August 21, 22, 28 and 29 will begin at 7:30pm; and matinee performances on August 23 and 29 at 2:00pm.
Doors will open about 30 minutes before each performance, which lasts around two hours.
