Jake's Women

Jake’s Women by Neil Simon is a witty, heartfelt comedy exploring love, memory, and relationships through the eyes of a novelist in crisis.

Jake, a successful but emotionally adrift writer, watches his second marriage to Maggie unravel. Unable to connect in the present, he retreats into his imagination, conjuring vivid conversations with the key women in his life - his late first wife, his daughter (as child and adult), his sister, mother, analyst, and others.

Blending Neil Simon’s signature sharp humour and poignant reflection, the play hilariously and movingly examines how our past shapes us, the ghosts we carry, and the courage needed to face reality.

With its inventive structure and richly human characters, Jake’s Women delivers laugh-out-loud moments alongside touching insights into marriage, loss, and self-discovery -perfect for fans of Simon classics like The Odd Couple and Lost in Yonkers.

This production, directed by Naomi Capon, promises an evening of warmth, wit, and memorable performances.

Playing dates:

September 11 , 12,  17, 18, 19 24, 25, 26 7.30pm

September  13 and 20 at 2pm

Tickets: $22 adults,  $20 conc, $18 members

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