'THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE'
by Andrew Bovell​
November 14 - 22, 2025 at the Red Tree Theatre
​Directed by Julie Bailey
Other plays by Andrew Bovell: Speaking in Tongues (Lantana); When the Rain Stops Falling; Secret River​
Synopsis:
Bob and Fran Price have loved each other for 30 years. They have built a home and raised four strong children. At the end of it all, they are left asking: Was it worth it? Who are we now that the children have gone?
'Things I Know to be True' is a poignant, honest account of family life in the Australian suburbs. Over the course of one year, the four adult Price children struggle to establish their identities and deal with personal crises.
It is about growing up and moving on, even if you're not ready to.
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PERFORMANCES AT THE RED TREE THEATRE, TUGGERAH BOOK TICKETS NOW
** Q&A after the matinee performance on Wednesday 19th.
​ OPENING NIGHT - Friday 14th November 7.30pm
MATINEES - 2.00 pm on Sat15th/Sun16th/Wed19th/Sat 22nd
EVENINGS - 7.30pm Sat15th/22nd, Fri 21st
Content Warning: Occasional coarse language and sexual references​
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Bob Price - Gavin Fryer
Retrenched Factory worker.
Proud father of their 4 adult children.
His garden, especially the roses, is his refuge.
MEET THE PRICE FAMILY
Fran Price - Sally Bartley
A senior nurse who cares very deeply for her family.
Pip - Rebecca Flint
Eldest child - Education Dept. bureaucrat.
Married with 2 children, but seeks independence
and self-realisation.
Mark - Adam Golledge
Older son - Information Technology specialist.
Close to his family, particularly younger sister, Rosie
Ben - Byron Reeson
Younger son - Financial Services worker, driven by ambition and prestige.
Has the disarming knack of making his mother laugh.​
Rosie - Georgia Martin
Youngest child - adored by all the family.
Doesn't know who she is, or wants to be, yet.



