BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE love , laughter and fears
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE OPENS AT THE RONDO THEATRE THURSDAY AUGUST 10TH TO FRIDAY AUGUST 18TH
Butterflies Are Free is a beautiful romantic comedy written by Leonard Gershe . It has all the elements most of us can relate to ; aspirations , desires , dreams and our realisation of reality .
The play is set in a New York apartment in 1969 . It has vibes of flower power , freedom and individuality that fill the air when a carefree ‘ girl next door ’ walks into this young man ’ s apartment and eventually into his life .
She ( Andrea Mullens ) is a kooky , fun-loving actress who refuses to be tied down . He ( Kristian Lupinski ) is a lovable , happygo-lucky singer who is trying to make it on his own . How they fall in love - almost lose each other - and then learn the real meaning of love - is a funny , touching story of today .
But be warned , it ’ s not all sunshine and roses . Things start to get a little interesting when his mother ( Cath Willacy ) makes an unexpected visit !
The Broadway production of Butterflies Are Free ran for 1128 performances then after three successful years on Broadway the play was adapted to a movie in 1972 starring Goldie Hawn . The movie was an instant success in the USA and the supporting actress ( Eileen Heckart ) playing the role of mother , won an Academy award for her performance .
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