Roger Hall’s comedy Taking Off is going to take you to London and beyond, to Europe, from 9 to 24 August 2024.

This poignant, funny, sensitive play follows four Kiwi women who are given a new lease on life as they head off to the other side of the world.

Frankie, played by Maggie Grigsby, wins second division Lotto and decides to leave her boring husband.

Ruth, played by Penny Guy, has slogged hard for years bringing up a family and supporting her husband on their farm, and leaves him after she discovers he is having an affair.

Geraldine Broderick plays Jean, a loyal corporate employee who has been made redundant after 20 years service.

Noeline, played by Sarah Bate has nursed her terminally ill husband for years, and decides to take the trip they planned together.