“Words are like men, once you get you're tongue around them they're yours for life”

Rich, beautiful and bored, Gloria Lord is a charming and outrageous young socialite. One night she meets Jimmy, a handsome writer moonlighting as a waiter at her father’s lavish birthday party. Gloria decides she’s going to marry Jimmy, no matter what he says.

A brilliant new work by New Zealand playwright Richard Huber, Glorious is a quick fire, screwball comedy set in the 1930s, in the vein of classic films like The Philadelphia Story. The show is a skillful blend of sophistication, slapstick and social commentary. Warm up your winter with the Wellington premiere of this fast paced, light and luscious comedy.

“…fast, funny dialogue delivered at breakneck speed … sharp, witty, laugh out loud funny” (Theatreview)

“It's more than glorious, it's brilliant” (Otago Daily Times)

“This pastiche is well timed to provide some light’n'screwy relief from this year’s Great Recession” (NZ Listener)

Patrick Davies- Director

Patrick is an experienced and acclaimed actor and director, having worked in the industry since 1995. He most recently directed The Pitman Painters (2010) and The Tutor at Dunedin's Fortune Theatre which opened last month to general acclaim. Patrick studied at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in the Master of Theatre Arts (Directing) program. Patrick has created many memorable and highly successful shows, which include the original 2009 production of Glorious at the Fortune's Studio Theatre:

“Director Patrick Davies is known for playing high-energy parts as an actor, and has charged this work from the same battery.” (NZ Listener)

Sam Bunkall-Actor.

Sam graduated from the acting course at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in 2008. Recent acting credits include; Elaine Rides Again (selected for the NZ International Film Festival this year), Broken Path (feature film currently in post production), Romeo and Juliet with Auckland Theatre Company and Dog sees God at the Basement Theatre.Aside from his acting work, Sam has worked as a writer/director for screen. His work includes short films; The Mime (2011) and Diamonds (2010). He also works in art department, most recently for the sequel to Sione's Wedding and Billy.

Anya Tate-Manning- Actor.

Anya graduated from the acting course at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in 2009 and also studied Film and Theatre at Otago University. Most recently in Wellington Anya has performed in August Osage County at Circa Theatre, and at Bats Theatre McKenzie Country and the sell out political satire Public Service Announcements. Anya has been nominated for Best Female Newcomer (Ugly Customers, Circa) and for Outstanding New Playwright of the Year at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards for her show Pirates vs Ninjas. Anya also performed in the original production of Glorious in Dunedin, to critical acclaim:

“Tate-Manning takes to the role of assertive female like a swan to water.” (NZ Listener)

Glorious

by Richard Huber

Bats Theatre, August 16th-27th

Directed by Patrick Davies

Starring Anya Tate-Manning and Sam Bunkall

Original scrore by Danny Still

Costumes by Sharon Mathews

Lighting Design by Jen Lal

Presented by PLan D

Glorious by Richard Huber

Bats Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington

August 16-27th (no shows aug 20, 21, 22)

8.30pm (90 minutes, no interval)

$18 Full / $13 Concession / $14 Groups 6+

Email book@bats.co.nz or Phone (04) 802 4175