SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - The Monroe Theatre will be screening its first series instalment. The hugely popular The Thorn Birds will be screened consecutively on Thursday, 22 and Friday, 23 July at 18:00.
This mini-series spans 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch.
The story centres on their daughter, Meggie, and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart. Meggie tries to forget Ralph by marrying dashing stockman Luke O'Neill, but she and Ralph are soon reunited, with tragic consequences for them both.
Enquiries can be made to Joan (082 415 9588).
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