Party Tricks

Synopsis

Party Tricks is an Australian television series set to screen on Network Ten in 2014. The six part series follows the story of Kate Ballard, a committed and rigorous politician who seems assured to become the next State Premier until a shock new opposition leader is selected, David McLeod, a popular television and radio personality. Kate and David had a secret, tumultuous affair. The six part drama is created by Michael Lucas and produced by John Edwards and Imogen Banks for Southern Star Entertainment.

First Air Date: 2014-10-06

Last Air Date: 2014-11-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Michael Lucas

Networks: 10

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Top Cast

Rodger Corser as David McLeod
Asher Keddie as Kate Ballard
Angus Sampson as Wayne Duffy
Adam Zwar as Trevor Bailey
Ash Ricardo as Charlotte Wynn
Charlie Garber as Oliver Parkham
Doris Younane as Paula Doumani
Colin Moody as Geoff Ballard
Kaiya Jones as Matilda McLeod
Oliver Ackland as Tom Worland

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Announcement (2014-10-06)

State Premier Kate Ballard is shocked when the Opposition reveals its new election candidate David McLeod. Unbeknown to the public, Kate and David share a secret past. Let the games begin.
Ep. 2: The Meeting (2014-10-13)

Petrified of the consequences of their secret coming out publicly, Kate stealthily enlists the help of her trusted speechwriter Ollie to organise a covert meeting with David.
Ep. 3: The Launch (2014-10-20)

David's teenage daughter steps into the public eye and is caught in a scandal which triggers a media storm. Has his daughter destroyed David's unstoppable popularity and saved Kate's campaign?
Ep. 4: The Campaign Trail (2014-10-27)

As Kate's speechwriter Ollie is struggling to help Kate manage the situation with David, his partner Tom's actions could derail the entire campaign.
Ep. 5: The Debate (2014-11-03)

Kate is forced to come clean to husband Geoff about her secret past with David. Her confession will either jeopardise her marriage or ruin her chances of an election victory. Which will it be?
Ep. 6: The Election (2014-11-10)

Kate's team preps for the big day - Election Day, while across town the exposé and campaign have taken its toll on David. Who will concede defeat and who will lead Victoria in the next term?