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Willow Productions Presents
Gloria's Handbag - Directed by Sue Rider
A modern magical mystery with
music from The Magic Flute

Gloria's Handbag

Written by Helen Moulder & Sue Rider

Directed by Sue Rider

Season: November 7, 2pm and 7.30pm

About

What would you think if your elderly mother suddenly spent $11,000 on a handbag? It is 2021 and Gloria, aged 97, hasn’t long to live. Her son Craig is pushing her to move to a “retireville”, but she wants to die in her own home. On a whim, Gloria buys an extraordinary designer handbag.  This purchase not only meets with huge disapproval from her son but sets off a series of unusual events which transform Gloria’s remaining days and enable her to send a message to the future.

“It’s imperative to have a good handbag when you’re on the way out”

Starring Helen Moulder, Gloria’s Handbag opened in Wellington at Circa Theatre in March 2014. Since then Helen has been touring NZ, NSW & Queensland and is now touring in NZ again. 

Bookings must be made through the theatre office, 534-1401. Seats are strictly limited. All tickets: $26.

The play runs for 75 minutes without an interval.

Reviews

 

“Six characters, expert story telling, opera singing and magic tricks, all performed by a cast of one” – Keeping Up With NZ

“Highly enjoyable entertainment” – DominionPost