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Lulie Stanwyck and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein. Photo supplied.

Sisters (and brothers) are cordially invited to the 1956 Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein Annual Quiche Breakfast to raise funds for the Red Cross.

It’s that time of the year again, the most important event on the calendar, the Annual Quiche breakfast. The committee have been hard at work decorating the lovely Rochdale theatre in readiness for the festivities. This is truly an event not to be missed!

Lismore Theatre Company presents Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder, a witty, immersive theatre experience in November at the Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah. With a talented local cast, and a great script, this is sure to be a fun final show of the LTC 2023 Season.

There’s commies at the door

Step back in time with to 1956 when the Susan B Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual Quiche Breakfast. When the Communists attack, the closet doors blow open as secrets, repressed desires and an insatiable hunger for quiche are released.

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche is a tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendoes, unsuccessful repressions, and delicious discoveries.

Red Cross fundraiser

The first show on Thursday, November 9, is a fundraiser preview night for the Red Cross- Lismore Branch. LTC supports this great local community organisation. 

Red Cross branch member and Emergency Services Deputy Leader, Jenny Dowell, says the branch and tearooms have been a key part of LIsmore for many decades. ‘Just like Lismore Theatre Company. Together as volunteers, we build and enhance the community. The funds we raise from this performance will help us make more trauma teddies and help more local people in times of trouble.’

There are eight shows in the season so, dust off your best frock, gloves, hat, and handbag, and join in for the pinnacle event of the year.

Tickets for all shows are available now at: trybooking.com/events/landing/1116567.



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