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A touching and poignant tale of colliding generations, written by one of America\u2019s brightest playwrights, is coming to GPAC\u2019s Drama Theatre in March. 4,000 Miles by Amy Herzog explores the funny, frustrating, and ultimately life-changing relationship between a grandson learning to face his life and a grandmother who is starting to forget hers. 4,000 Miles is part of the 2016 Deakin University Theatre Season and is showing from March 2-5, tickets are $20-$57. Book at gpac.org.au or phone 5225 1200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A touching and poignant tale of colliding generations, written by one of America\u2019s brightest playwrights, is coming to GPAC\u2019s Drama Theatre in March. 4,000 Miles by Amy Herzog explores the funny, frustrating, and ultimately life-changing relationship between a grandson learning to face his life and a grandmother who is starting to forget hers. 4,000 Miles […]<\/p>\n

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