PRODUCTION INFORMATION

A familiar premise – the family Christmas fraught with tensions and habitual misunderstandings – is upended into a theatrically inventive, hilarious comedy about the coping strategies we each adapt in life, for better or worse. 

Drawing on theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rules for Living is an intelligent study of our perfectionist culture that exposes the fascinating and complex neuroses beneath.

Promotional photo by Robert Blackburn.

CAST & CREATIVES

Writer Sam Holcroft
Director Kim Farrant
Set & Costume Design Sophie Woodward
Lighting Design Clare Springett
Sound Design Daniel Nixon
Production/Stage Manager Shae Attril
Assistant Stage Manager Chelsie Mehmet

Cast
Jessica Clarke
Mark Dickinson
Rory Kelly
Caroline Lee
Lily McCarthy
Ella Newton 
Jem Nicholas
Ian Rooney

DATES & TICKETS

Previews 14 - 17 Mar | Season 18 Mar - 16 Apr

Wed - Sat 8pm
Sun 6.30pm
Sat Matinee 2pm

“Kim Farrant directs a strong ensemble with verve…achingly funny…laugh-out-loud antics… hilarity with moments of poignancy. A thoroughly entertaining night at the theatre, and an ideal curtain-raiser for this year’s Comedy Festival.”
★★★★
- The Age -

“Staging hot, new, international plays has long been part of the brief at Red Stitch, and when the company is on song they do it better than anyone.” 
– The Age -

“Thigh-slappingly funny…a wonderfully strong ensemble…thrillingly dark.”  
– The Australian -

“Marvellous and highly entertaining…” 
– Milk Bar Mag -

“A superb cast of fine actors.”
– Stage Whispers -

“Directed with manic aplomb by Kim Farrant…stylish technical support gives this special experience a heightened sense of atmosphere… ‘Rules For Living’ is an absolute winner. Don’t miss out!” 
– Theatre People -