The Mungindi Hall will be filled with laughter in September when the Mungindi Musical and Dramatic Society (MMADS) takes the stage for its latest biennial production, Fishin' in Mungadoo.
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Once again set in the fictional town of Mungadoo, Fishin' in Mungadoo, follows new owners of the Jolly Grind, Wayne Kerr and his daughter Mel, and the assortment of colourful characters staying at their hotel.
The mishmash of hotel guests includes; three ladies of the night who are having a rest from men; a doctor and his nephew who are on a very unsuccessful fishing trip ... and trying to win the affections of the ladies; the cowboy building crew doing renovations on the Jolly Grind ... and trying to win the affections of the ladies; a lady called Anna - a reviewer for the Good Grub Guide or a Centrelink officer busting people who are abusing the dole, or a psycho killer; and an under-cover ASIO agent.
As only can happen in Mungadoo, Anna loses a secret electronic device and confusion reigns. Anna is convinced through a series of overheard conversations that all the others staying at the hotel are after the device when, in actual fact, they know nothing about it at all. They just went 'Fishin' in Mungadoo'.
Featuring an all-local Mungindi cast, with some familiar faces and new ones, Fishin' in Mungadoo promises to be a night full of laughter.
"We just want to bring laughter to everyone - we want everyone to laugh with us, or at us, for a night of fun," MMADS event coordinator Tia Carrigan said.
"It's such a horrible time out here and the town is so reliant on agriculture, so we're not trying to raise money this year, we just want everyone to get together and have fun and have a good time."
The show will take the stage at the Mungindi Hall for two nights only, on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21.
As usual, it will be a theatre restaurant-style show, with dinner, catered by Toby Osmond and Kate Goodhew, and tea, coffee and dessert at intermission, included in the $55 ticket price.
All money raised will be donated back into the community to various groups and organisations.
As a result of its successful show in 2017, MMADS was able to donate to the Mungindi Hall Committee, Mungindi Hospital Auxiliary, St. Josephs Parish, Mungindi Grasshoppers and Mungindi Golf Club.
Different groups also have the opportunity for fundraising by providing the cast food, putting on tea, coffee and slice, and setting up the hall for both performance nights.
"It's a big community thing," Ms Carrigan said.
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday, July 17 and already half of Saturday's show is sold out, so Ms Carrigan encourages people to get in quick to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available at www.stickytickets.com.au/88898. For more information, go to the Mungindi Musical and Dramatic Society Facebook page.
