Cosi, by Louis Nowra, is the story of a young university student, Lewis who, as a form of therapeutic theatre, is employed to direct a play for the patients of a mental institution. Roy, one of the more outspoken patients, makes the unusual choice of Cosi Fan Tutte for their production.

After difficulties at the start, Lewis’ and the Patients manage to form a relatively cohesive bond to enable them to present their production.

28 July - 6 August 2005
Fab Factory, Cnr Burgess & Dorset Roads Bayswater

Cast
Lewis ... Chris Purcell
Roy ... Peter Byrne
Lucy/Julie ... Penny Harrold
Henry ... Graham Andrew
Nick/Justin ... Paul Watson
Doug ... Nick Riley
Cherry ... Angela Ellis
Ruth ... Sharon Corbier
Zac ... Ryan Coonan

Production Team
Direction by Barry Mitchell
Assistant Direction by Sallyanne Read
Production Coordinator by Sarah Cliff
Costumes by John Azzopardi
Lighting by Jason Bouvaird
Set Design by Brenton Staples

Flyer
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2005 Lyrebird Award Winners
Winner of Best Comedy Production
Best Director - Comedy ... Barry Mitchell
Best Actor in a Comedy ... Peter Byrne as Roy
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy ... Ange Ellis as Cherry
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy ... Nick Riley as Doug

2005 Lyrebird Award Nominations
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy ... Sharon Corbier as Ruth
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy ... Ryan Coonan as Zac