THE country town of Coriole is getting ready for Australia Day - a time to crack open a frothy; stick a snag on the barbie and celebrate what it means to be a true blue Aussie.
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The Australia Day committee is gearing up to put on the town's biggest party, but they have a few issues to sort out first.
With everyone from the Greens to the local mayor to the Country Women's Association wanting a piece of the party pie, it's proving hard yakka to work out what an Aussie celebration should look like.
Nothing is sacred as the national identity is put through the wringer in this thoroughly modern ripper of a comedy.
Written and directed by Helpmann Award winner Jonathan Biggins, Australia Day is touring the country in 2015.
It will take the stage at Civic Theatre Newcastle on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30.
There are 8pm shows on both days and a matinee performance on Saturday. Go to civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or phone the Ticketek Box Office on 4929 1977.
