A night out at The Other Place

There are some plays that are difficult to define, stories that exist in a genre that cannot be easily categorised.

Torquay Theatre Troupe’s latest production, The Other Place by US playwright Sharr White, is such a play, so dependent on its plot and characters that it is difficult to describe without exposing spoilers.

Juliana Smithton is a dynamic and successful medical research scientist in her early 50s. Just as her research leads to a potential breakthrough, her life takes a disorienting turn.

One step at a time, a mystery unravels as contradictory evidence, blurred truth and fragmented memories are revealed. Is the answer to the puzzle to be found at The Other Place?

Tracey McTeague and Michael Baker are back on the Shoestring stage in very different roles to when they were last seen together in October 2022.

Tracey plays the demanding role of Juliana struggling to make sense of her changing world with Michael as her caring but confused husband, Ian.

The remaining five supporting roles are played by two very welcome newcomers to TTT, Jessica Hargraves and Todd Curtis.

In the hands of experienced director, John Bishop, this complex, poignant drama is certain to challenge and satisfy audiences with its relevant themes and identifiable characters.

The Other Place is playing at Shoestring Playhouse, 77 Beach Road, Torquay.

Performances will be held on March 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24 at 8pm, on Sunday 19 at 4pm and on Saturday 25 at 6pm.

Bookings: trybooking.com/CEAIF Tickets: $27/$25

Or spoil yourself with a front row couch, champagne and chocolates for $45pp.