Perish with Great Difficulty
You know the story. It's Christmas eve and all retired naval captain John Maclaine really wants is to win back the love of his estranged fiancé. Instead, he finds himself caught up in a fight to take back Nakatomi Manor from a nefarious band of Bavarian Barbarians lead by the villainous Herr Gruber... On second thoughts, maybe you don't quite know this version of the story. From the mad geniuses who brought you Austen inspired comedy sensation 'Sense & Spontaneity' and the time-travelling literary detective thriller 'Jane Austen: Private Eye' comes the ultimate mash-up of mad cap action and feel-good regency romance that you never knew you needed in life. An all-new "regency romp for DIE HARD fans of action comedy. "
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Theatre & Performance | Comedy
State Theatre Centre of WA
6:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm
17 Jan - 25 Jan
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Greatest of all time
Greatest of all time7
Recycle that, would see again
Recycle that, would see again
No idea what I just saw
Not my cup of tea
Sexy fringe show
Emotional roller-coaster10
Laughed so hard I cried
Laughed so hard I cried
“Laughed so hard I cried”
The Show I Never Knew I Needed!
Reviewed by Cass R.
15 February 2025
“Recycle that, would see again”
Fantastically Funny - Creative, Well Acted And Laugh Out Loud Funny
Reviewed by Jenny H.
02 February 2025
“Laughed so hard I cried”
So funny, all the way through. Best joke - the reference to Robin Hood and Hans taking the role of the Sherif of Nottingham :D
Reviewed by Jason J.
02 February 2025
“Greatest of all time”
It's been almost a week, and I'm still absolutely raving about how fantastic this show was.
The absolutely brilliant writing weaves Die Hard and Jane Austen together so well and is incredibly clever. Add engaging and hilarious characterisations and performances, and it blew me away more forcefully than a 12 pound cannon.
If the show comes back, go and see it!!
Reviewed by Greta B.
01 February 2025
“Laughed so hard I cried”
Go see this next year! Super polished, incredible acting and a great script. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed by Jonathon N.
29 January 2025
“Greatest of all time”
Quotable, hilarious comedy with talented cast, can’t wait to see more by Weeping Spoon!
Reviewed by Rebecca N.
26 January 2025
“Greatest of all time”
Put your hands up for all the single Regency ladies! As the great Patsy Stone once said, "You can never have enough hats, gloves, and shoes."
Reviewed by Cicely B.
25 January 2025
“Laughed so hard I cried”
Fabulous retelling of die hard. Creative genius
Reviewed by Margaret L.
25 January 2025
“Laughed so hard I cried”
Great Performances!
Reviewed by Jessica R.
25 January 2025
“Greatest of all time”
Fantastic performance and mash up between Die hard and Jane Austen, and hits all the high points of Die hard , the cast handle the character changes with amazing style!
Reviewed by Matthew B.
25 January 2025
“Laughed so hard I cried”
A laugh a minute show with exceptionally talented and hilarious performers. Don't miss it!
Reviewed by Ruhama R.
25 January 2025
“Greatest of all time”
If you've seen Die Hard this is a masterclass in converting those key characters and plot points, if you haven't seen it then the show is a lost and bombastic Jane Austen tale of wrong place, right time. Yippee Kayay Mother Fringes!
Reviewed by Brett C.
25 January 2025