Six Degrees of Separation: the observation that any two people in the world can be connected by a series of no more than six personal contacts:

“I read somewhere that everybody on this planet is separated by only six other people. Six degrees of separation. Between us and everybody else on this planet. The President of the United States. A gondolier in Venice. Fill in the names.” (Ouisa in SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION).

OPUS performing arts brings John Guare’s witty and poignant 1991 drama of connection and alienation SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION to The Hopgood Theatre in October 2011. Part social drama, part mystery, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION was a massive hit on Broadway, earning star status for leading lady Stockard Channing, and garnering a load of awards and nominations. The subsequent film with Channing, Will Smith and Donald Sutherland was similarly celebrated. Now at last SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION comes to audiences in the south of Adelaide in an exciting new production from OPUS!

 Flan and Ouisa Kittredge’s well-heeled high society New York existence is thrown into confusion and disarray by the unexpected arrival of a charismatic young stranger, Paul. Just who is this charming, vulnerable and quite possibly very dangerous young man, and how does he know so many intimate details of their lives?

This new production brings together some of the finest talents in SA community theatre. Director Harry Dewar has found brilliant leads in experienced and highly regarded actors April Stuart and Lindsay Dunn, and exciting emerging young star Sean Flierl. Together with a talented ensemble of veterans and newcomers they create an intriguing 90 minutes of drama. If you like your theatre to be both entertaining and thought-provoking, and a fascinating blend of character and ideas, you will love SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION.

Suitable for ages 15+ (brief nudity in context)

Directed by Harry Dewar

Hopgood Theatre, Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre