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The Deep Blue Sea

Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea tells the story of Hester Collyer, the young wife of High Court Judge William Collyer. who has embarked on a passionate affair with Freddie Page, a handsome young former RAF pilot troubled by his memories of the ar. Their relationship is physical and passionate, but his ardour has cooled leaving her emotionally stranded and desperate. Taking place over the course of one day we witness her battle as she struggles to come to terms with her situation and to find a reason to go on living. Will she return to William or will Freddie relent, and how will the interactions with others in their apartment block affect her circumstances ans decision?
Season: May 22 - June 4. 2022.

Cosi

It's 1971 and outside on the streets, Australia is protesting the war in Vietnam. But inside a burned-out theatre, the reident patients of a mental asylum are listening to Mozart, learning their lines and occasionly skipping their medication.
Luois Nowra;s renowned Aaustralian comedy finds light in the darkness and challnges our perceptions about, love, madness, and humanity. A darkly funny and deeply moving ensemble piece,Cosi celebrates theatre and its power to transform lives.
Season: August 18 - September 3. 2022

Brief Encounter

by Noel Cward

Alec meets Laura in the tearoom of a British railway station in 1945. H removes grit from her eye and the innocent, but intimate contact sparks the beginning of an illicit relationship that lands them on an emotional journey to longing and heartache.
A high energy and innovative piece of theatre tat involves a host of wonderful characters that inhabit a British Railway station.
Season: November 10 - 26. 2022.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The production of a play at the 1812 Theatre involves far more people than just the actors on the stage. For example we need set builders, backstage crew, backstage management, costume making, front of house helpers, technical crew/bio box/lighting and sound technicians.

All these functions are provicec by a small army of volunteers.

WHY DO THEY DO IT?
It is an extremely rewarding experience, it builds lifelong friendships. It enables them to utilise existing skills as well as develop new ones. They have a lot of fun and laughs and enjpy 7being part of a production which they are proud of and which brings enjoyment to the many people who attend the performances.

Whether it's a barbie in our backyard area, movie nights or other get togethers, we realise our volunteers are our lifeblood and a pretty social bunch too.

If you are aged between 14 and 80 and this sounds like something that you may be interested in doing, please read on to find out what is involved behind the scenes.

Experienced chippies. electicians, artists, designers are always welcome along with people who are eager to learn ad willing to get their hands a bit grubby.

While the sets are being built the costumes designed and made. Working with the director this involves machine and hand sewing and fitting of outfits on the actors.

BACKSTAGE:

This involves the changes made to the sets on stage during the live performances. This could range from providing an empty cup to an actor at a critical time before thay go on stage to changes between acts while the lights are down.

If you can tip toe in the darkness and enjoy the adrenalin rush of being involved in a live performance, without being an actor on stage, this is for you.

FRONT OF HOUSE:
The face of 1812, you could be the lovely lady or gent greeting our patrons at the door, guiding them to their seats and making sure the audience refreshments between the acts and after the performance are ready to go when needed.

At the end of the evening you get a chance to mingle with the actors, director,and other behind scenes volunteers.

TECH CREW//BIO BOX:
The designers choreograph the lighting and sound as part of the preproduction of the play. The technical crew and bio box operate the soud and lighting during each performances. You may be working with special effects?
With a wide range of lighting and sound equipment available, working in time with actors on stage, its a great experience to be the one bringing the stage alive with massive claps of lighting and rumbling thunder or the soft chirpd in a lush foredt dcene.

Whether you experienced or simply full of enthusiasm and ready to learn, thios may be for you.

STILL INTERSTED RING 1812 on 9758 3964 or email admin@1812theatre.com.au

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