4000 Miles
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE THEATRE GUILD presents
4000 Miles

10 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021

That’s why I’m here. Because I don’t know where else to be.”

Octogenarian and feisty political activist Vera Joseph’s solitary existence is shaken when her grandson Leo appears at her door in the middle of the night, having crossed the country on his bicycle with his best friend.  As an overnight couch-surf turns into an extended stay, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder and ultimately reach each other through a moving and amusing battle of wits.

A Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Winner of an Obie Award and the New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award, Amy Herzog’s compassionate and unsentimental play explores the funny, frustrating and ultimately life changing relationship, with a grandson learning to face his life and a grandmother who is starting to forget hers.

An intergenerational poignant play about growing up and growing old.

'If your heart is sick or just needs warming, go and see this play.  If you are a baby boomer who doesn't understand your grandchildren or are from Gen Y and, like, really weirded out by your grandparents, go and see this play.  If you simply love theatre, go and see this play.'   (Sydney Morning Herald)

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Venue
Little Theatre - Adelaide University
Session TimesTicket PricesDuration
120 minutes including interval
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Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
Wed 2 Apr 2025, 1:00pm3:10pm
Wed 2 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
Thu 3 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
Fri 4 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
Sat 5 Apr 2025, 1:00pm3:10pm
Sat 5 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
Sun 6 Apr 2025, 7:00pm9:10pm
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23 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 Session Times
Friday 23 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 24 May at 3pm
Sunday 25 May at 3pm
Wednesday 28 May at 6:30pm (with post-show Q&A)
Thursday 29 May at 7:30pm
Friday 30 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 31 May at 3pm
Sunday 1 June at 3pm
$23-$28
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