Torquay Theatre Troupe gets back on stage

The coming production follows the life of three siblings and the threat of their life falling into chaos.

TORQUAY Theatre Troupe is returning to the stage for its first production following renovations.

Taking to the stage at the Shoestring Playhouse, the cast will bring Chistopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to life

The witty and bittersweet comedy, running from October 23 to November 1, is directed by award-winning director Zina Carman.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike director Zina Carman said the show has poignant moments alongside laugh-out-loud exchanges.

Throughout the show, audience members will follow the story of three siblings navigating the fallout of love, ageing, ambition, and family responsibility.

Hollywood star on the descent, Masha, returns home, disrupting the lives of her brother Vanya and adopted sister Sonia, threatening to sell the family home.

Carman said Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comedy, but not a straight comedy.

Torquay Theatre Troupe has been out of action for almost a year for renovation and will return to the stage on October 23.

“It has layers, with poignant moments alongside laugh-out-loud exchanges.

“Audiences will recognise themselves in these characters – their struggles with caring for parents, fears of ageing, and the messy but vital bonds between siblings.”

Inspired by Chekhov, audience members don’t need any prior knowledge of the Russian playwright, with classic characters with sharp contemporary humour.