Guild Theatre’s May production, When Dad Married Fury

The play by David Williamson is a fast-paced topical comedy that explores greed, envy, family ties and unexpected generosity. 

None of us would behave so badly – or would we? 

A biting, social satire this production will make you laugh, bring a tear to your eye and definitely make you think.

This year commemorates the Guild Theatre’s golden anniversary in Rockdale.

Director, Chris Searle, remembers joining the theatre 50 years ago in 1966 when it first moved to Walz Street, Rockdale. Since then, Chris has been involved in many productions both onstage and off.

She chose this particular Williamson play because ‘‘it is built around modern Aussie and global issues and is funny’’

‘‘I also like the fact that it is about the outrageous amounts of money financiers made by swindling people out of their life savings during the lead up to and during the GFC,’’ Searle said.

‘‘Williamson has personalised it in one small group of characters; these are people the audience will recognise who say things they have heard that are outrageous but funny’’.

Searle had the honour of meeting Mr Williamson many years ago at the beginning of his success during a university lecture. 

The plot follows that Alan, an ageing millionaire businessman returns to Sydney bringing home his new much younger American wife, Fury.

She also happens to be an ex-beauty queen and businesswoman in her own right. 

Alan’s two sons and their wives are concerned about their inheritance but Dad and Fury, each have a further surprise up their sleeve. 

Maria Micallef who plays Fury says he play touches on sensitive issues – racism, Christianity, faith, politics, homosexuality and puts a real human face on it.

David Hines, as elder son ‘‘Ian’’ is an avaricious, calculating character who has always been distant from his father. David believes the universal issue of greed mixed with humour will give the audience food for thought.

 When Dad Married Fury opens Friday, May6 and closes June 4.