AN inspirational chat over a cup of coffee led to the formation of the Harry and Pearl Ensemble Theatrical Group. Bill Harrow and Judy Campbell had performed many plays together in “The Night for Murder Group” and for the Players Theatre.
The first show they were in was “Get Knitted” and their characters were Harry and Pearl.
The names stuck.
It wasn’t long before they got their heads together and started writing scripts for one-act plays, including “A Farm Stay”, which was staged at the Players Theatre two years ago.
Their latest production, “Edmund and June”, is set down for 7pm Saturday, 7 June, as part of the Players’ One Act Play Festival.
Comedy is the focus of their writing.
“The ability to make people laugh is priceless,” Judy said.
Their keyboards are always tapping away with ideas for scripts that are collaborated on then refined as they are rehearsed.
Last June, the couple performed their original piece “Mismatched” in Port Macquarie and at the Red Tree Theatre in Wyong.
They left both audiences in fits of laughter.
“We try to write shows that Australian audiences have no trouble identifying with,” Bill said.
Not only does their work provoke a good laugh but it can also lead audiences to shed a tiny tear.
“Edmund and June” will also be performed in Taree from 6pm, 14 June, as part of the “All the World’s a Stage” event.
The venue is Mid Coast Christian College at 423 Kolodong Road, Taree.
For more details, call 0419 233 577.
