By Gerald Sibleyras Translated by Tom Stoppard A Queensland Theatre Company production Starring  Robert Alexander, Max Gillies and Dennis Olsen.     “A direct theatrical hit, a boulevard comedy bull’s eye” “A seductive fusion of the comic, sad and absurd” London Evening Standard First World War veterans Henri, Gustave and Philippe spend their autumn years reflecting upon the peculiar circumstances of their equally peculiar nursing home.   Will Philippe survive Sister Madeleine’s obsession with birthdays? Can Gustave ever get past the front gate?  How will Henri woo his young school teacher? And is there more to the stone dog than meets the eye?   Time is running out for our three ex-Musketeers, until they hatch a daring plan to seize the day: their own great escape from the nursing home!   Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Award winning translation of Gerald Sibleyras’ gentle comedy sparkles with the master playwright’s trademark wit and wordplay.   Itinerary MAY Tue Wed Fri Sat  27 28 30 31  Ipswich Civic Hall Ipswich Civic Hall Caloundra, The Events Centre Caloundra, The Events Centre JUNE Fri Sat Wed Thu  6 7 11 12  Townsville Civic Theatre 8pm* Townsville Civic Theatre 8pm* Cairns Civic Theatre 8pm Cairns Civic Theatre 8pm   * QAC member discounts do not apply   “Hilarious and moving … achingly funny, and piercingly sad” The Daily Times Tour managed and coordinated by the Regional Touring Office – ARTS