I'm Late! I'm Late! I'm Late! For a very important date - with Rabbit at Circa Theatre.

It's not about the White Rabbit. Or a Playboy Bunny. Nor is it about that grownups' toy featured on a favourite TV show. But Nina Raine's debut play Rabbit is real sex in the city.I'm Late! I'm Late! I'm Late! For a very important date - with Rabbit at Circa Theatre.

It's not about the White Rabbit. Or a Playboy Bunny. Nor is it about that grownups' toy featured on a favourite TV show. But Nina Raine's debut play Rabbit is real sex in the city.Bella - nicknamed Rabbit by her Dad - is a year away from 30 - help! While her 'lifestyle' seems like every twenty-something's dream, she has something else on her mind - her father is dying and she's not quite sure whether she is grown up enough to deal with it.

So, the 29-year-old celebrates her birthday with a motley bunch of well-wishers - none of whom really know each other. The evening turns into spiky conversations and sex-wars. Bella is torn between memories of her father and the people who are supposed to be her nearest, dearest and most intimate friends.

Over this toxic evening, Bella and her friends are uncovered through sharp jibes, innuendo, and the obvious input of alcohol.

Should she face reality and go to her father's bedside, or should she stay to see through a potent evening with ex-lovers, a nymphomaniac and friends with hidden agendas?

Rabbit is a rich, sexy, raw, sharp-toothed and stylish debut play from Nina Raine.

Described by Hollywood Reporter as "Witty and Biting - Rabbit is a firecracker about the battle of the sexes". The Spectator called it "Completely riveting. A truly stunning debut." And it was listed as Time Out's pick of the Week.

Starring in their debuts at Circa Theatre are Tania Nolan as Bella and Matt Minto as Tom supported by Danielle Mason, Sam Snedden, Mel Dodge and Peter Vere-Jones.

This production is the Australasian premiere.

Written by Nina Raine
Directed by Bruce Phillips

When: January 18 - February 16
Where: Circa One, Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Bookings: Circa One (04) 801 7992

16/01/08