Marlborough Magazine June 2018 | Page 22

A Rucking Good NZ Comedy PACK OF GIRLS PHOTOS BY JIM TANNOCK PHOTOGRAPHY To celebrate 70 years of the Marlborough Repertory Society, Bridget McNamara and all local cast, are bringing you live theatre with live rugby on stage for the first time! This is a show not to be missed. A classic New Zealand comedy ‘Pack Of Girls’ follows the fortunes of rugby widow Pam. Fed up with her husband’s misguided dreams of sporting stardom, together with her motley seven-a-side all-female rugby team, the Hurridames, Pam challenges the men on and off the field to pull their heads in and “use it or lose it!” Theatre Marlborough Sparking with wit, racy banter and the odd swear word, ‘Pack Of Girls’ is a bois- terous Battle of the Sexes played out on our field of dreams. We chat with the Productions Director Bridget McNamara for the inside scoop before dress rehearsals begin. Bridget McNamara has been involved in local theatre since she was a wee tacker. From Rizzo in ‘Grease’ to Anne Boleyn in the production of the same name, she has spent most of her time on stage. Pack of Girls is Bridget’s second directorship effort, following her debut with Fox on the Fairway in 2016. Off stage Bridget loves living life in Rarangi with her hubby and pets.