Theatre Guild Presents Final Production for 2016 Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT

Connie is a psychology student. Tristan is a charming drifter. Both have signed up to a clinical trial for a new anti-depressant super-drug. Sealed off from the outside world, the attraction between Connie and Tristan turns into deeper feelings as their doses get stronger. They've been warned of side effects - can they trust their feelings or is this just a chemical romance?

As the trial's overseeing physician and her superior contend with the illicit relationship of their charges, they become increasingly conflicted about the ethical implications of their work. It's soon clear they have a past beyond the laboratory, and neither is objective about the complex issues that surround them.

Lucy Prebble is best known for her play Enron and the TV series Secret Diary of a Call Girl. The Effect debuted at the Royal National Theatre in 2012 and won the Best New Play Award from the Critics Circle. This will be its South Australian première.

With warmth, humour and intelligence, this timely and provocative play is guaranteed to keep you debating long after the lights go up.

WARNING: contains adult themes

Cast: Gary George, Bronwyn Palmer, Cate Rogers & David Salter
Director: Megan Dansie
Lighting Designer: Richard Parkhill

Little Theatre, The Cloisters (off gate 10, Victoria Drive) University of Adelaide. TICKETS: $28 Full / $23 Concession / Group Bookings: 10+ at concession rate

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