Bloom
“Often, all we need is a little bit of love.”
Synopsis
Bloom follows the story of Flora as she is taken on a surprise autumn camping trip with her best friends, and a few extras, before marrying the man of her dreams. Though the trip is fastidiously planned by a former Girl Guide, the ‘scheduled fun’ is thrown askew by a mega mosquito mishap, the local handyman heart-throb, a narky sister-in-law to be and a revelation that could forever fracture a friendship.
Setting
Bloom takes place at a typical Australian campsite on a weekend away in a national park
Running time
60-75 minutes.
Characters
Eight characters (6F, 2M). Note: This play accommodates flexible and inclusive casting.
Flora, 28. A green thumb. Flora is a gentle, sensitive soul.
Beth, 28. Beth is Flora’s oldest friend. Sassy, protective and loving.
Kiki, 27. Bright and enthusiastic, Kiki radiates positivity and a gratefulapproach to life.
Georgina, 27. A lovable perfectionist, determined to plan the perfectweekend.
Camilla-Joy, 35. Camilla-Joy is Flora’s prickly, soon to be sister-in-law.
Kat,25. Calm and thoughtful, Kat is Camilla-Joy’s work colleague.
Hans, 45. Hans is a friendly and flamboyant park ranger.
Cliff, 30. The rugged, handyman heart-throb of the national park
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