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30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand - presented by Bangarra Dance Group\Bangarra Dance Theatre celebrated 30 years of dance with a production at Melbourne’s Playhouse Theatre.
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Regent Theatre A production that features traditional art forma that re now being revived along with exciting artistic innovations.
Lord of the Dance - Dangerous GamesState Theatre A production that has to be seen to be believed. A masterpiece of dance theatre with Melbourne’s State Theatre packed to the rafters with not one audience member disappointed.
Our Land People StoriesBangarra Dance Theatre Macb 200 years ago in 1816 was the Appin massacre of the local indigenous people. Miyagan came from wanting to tell a Wiradjuri story, and reconnect back to the shared culture and heritage – it is narrated by the Wiradjuri kinship system.
BlakBangarra Dance Theatre The Melbourne season commenced at the Playhouse in Melbourne’s Art Centre.
Burn the Floor![]() ![]() ![]() An Evening of Ballroom dancing + The Palms at Crown Melbourne was the venue for the opening of the Australian season of Burn the Floor. A most spectacular and energetic performance and for those lovers of ballroom dancing or lovers of theatre it should not be missed. |
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The Arkadian Authntic All-Women 2nd Old Time Music HallAdvertised as the All-Women production Ark Theatre took the liberty and added three men to the show.
Daisy
September 2016 was Dementia Awareness month. Being aware of this the director Robert Trott and Ark Theatre agreed to produce Daisy a story of a wife and mother suffering from dementia. The ARKadian Authentic All-Women Old Time Music HallDirector: Fiona Carter A nostalgic evening of theatre set in a 1916 Music Hall with the requisite chairman and a difference to the usual old style Music Hall in that all the performers were ladies except for the doorman/caretaker who talked his way into a role.
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Family Values by David Williamson.:Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre for its opening production 2023 chose David Williamson’s Family Values. Moving On by Cenarth Fox
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The Deep Blue Sea Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s May production was Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea>
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and MurderThe Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company opened 2022 with the production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. This Way UpLilydale Athenaeum Theatre presented its 183rd production with Elizabeth Coleman’s This Way Up. Talking Heads
The Full MontyDirector: Katie-Jane Amey Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s choice of play for March 2020 was Simon Beaufoy’s The Full Monty.
Ladies in Black the MusicalDirector: Alan Burrows Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre chose for their 180th production Ladies in Black the musical.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Opening in 2019 at a Girl’s College and then at Appleyard College 1900. A story of several girls who went on a picnic to Hanging Rock and not returning. Athenaeum has a semi- circular stage on which was projected scenes as they came in the story. A very god scene of Hanging Rock the crux of the story. Stage rear was double doors as entry into the colleges both 2019 and 1900. There were five actors all playing different roles from schoolgirls, the headmistress, policeman, servant and others. The five handled their roles with professionalism giving a smooth flowing and excellent performances. Playing several roles is difficult as it takes a while to get the feeling for one character much less several. Costuming was good, modern day uniforms for the 2019 sequences and 1900 outfits for the relevant scene. The players were Amelia Powers as Harriot/Albert/ Mademoiselle and others. Claire Abagia was Elizabeth/ Mrs Appleyard/ ns others. Georgia Timney was Nikki/Policeman/Irma and others. Roschelle O’Connor was Arielle/ Edith/Sara and others. Abigail Pettigrew was Amber/Michael and others. An interesting concept of mixing projections and stage props with the five playing such different roles Lilydale gave its audiences a great night of theatre
The Wisdom pf Eve
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s choice of production for the Autumn season was Mary Orr’s The Wisdom of eve.
The History BoysDirector: Helen Ellis L.A.T’s final production for 2018 was Alan Bennett’s The History Boys. Set in the fictional Cutlers’ Grammar School in the 1980s where Alan Bennett evokes the special time the “sixth form” represents in an English boy’s life.The stage was set in opening a school front which opened three ways to represent a classroom the teachers’ office and the headmaster’s office. Very smoothly done. A large cast, good costuming and a challenging scene where in the French class all the cast spoke nothing but French with good accents and clear enunciation. The rather eccentric teacher Hector was given a good portrayal by Keith Hutton who captured the essence of the independent teacher who did not stick to the schedule. Tony Clayton was the headmaster who was determined to see the students break records an enlists a new teacher to coach the boys. Clayton gave a fine performance in the role creating the right characteristics of such s person. The new teacher, Irwin, fresh out of university was played by Jason Triggs. A character not much older than the boys he was teaching. Triggs captured the role with aplomb giving a professional performance/ The history teacher, Dorothy Lintott was played by Genevieve Ryan. Ryan caught the essence of such a history teacher giving a superb performance in the role. The boys were handled with expertise giving good performances in their various roles. LA.T. gave its audiences a great final program for 21018 and the regulars look forward to the 2019 season if this production id the standard to by by.
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The History BoysThe 1812 Theatre’s October production was Alan Bennett’s The History Boys. Mr Bailey's Minder
The Bakery@1812 theatre presented Mr Bailey’s Minder as its first production for 2022. The War of the WorldsPresented by Blond Productions The War of the Worlds as a play is based on the book The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.
GhostsDirector: Dexter Bourke 1812 Theatre’s October production was Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts. Sideways
Bakery@1812 theatre’s choice for April 2019 was Rex Pickett’s Sideways a story of two friends, Miles and Jack who go away together for the last time to steep themselves on everything that makes good to be young and single. Suring the week before Jack plans to marry, the pair head out from Los Angeles the Santa Ynez wine country. GullsDirector: Zina Carman. 1812 Theatre’s Spring season choice was Robert Hewett’s Gulls. ConstellationsConstellations Director Justin StephensTwo people. Infinite Possibilities Never the SinnerDirector: Geoff Hickey. A true story of Nathan Leopold Jnr and Robert Loeb aged 18 and 19 killed 14 year old Bobby Franks as an academic exercise with no remorse.
My First TimeDirector: Helen Ellis A story told by five people about their very first time. Yes that first time.
The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell
Director: John Bishop. A story about bush poet Daniel Gartrell set in his decrepit house and his only contact with the outside world is his daughter Sarah.
Patient 12Director: Dexter Bourke The Bakery@1812 was the venue for Kevin Summers’ play Patient 12. A story of a badly injured soldier from WWI who is so badly injured he is unidentifiable. Three different people consider he is their relation and the play deals with the reaction to such a situation.
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Two and Two togetherThe Basin theatre’s 2023 opening production was Derek Benfield’s Two and Two Together.
ArtFor the final production of 2022 The Basin theatre chose a comedy, Yasmina Reza’s Art. A story of three friends of whom one has just spent 200000 Francs. His wo friends are divided about thus painting. One is happy that is friend is pleased the other is disgusted that he spent so much on such a painting. The stage was set in black and white, the furniture was also in black and white with the exception of a painting on wall that was changed as the night moved on. The buyer of the painting, Serge, was played by Aaron Baker. Baker gave a wonderful portrayal of the character working well with the other two actors and adding to the high standard of the evening. His supporter, Yvan, was played by Nathan Linton. Linton also did a terrific portrayal giving a great performance in his role as friend but as the evening progressed changes and attitudes fomented. The sceptic Marc was well performed by Rowan Thompson. Thompson caught the character as envisaged giving a great performance in such a role. an evening of no interval with strong performances from each actor whose changes from friendship to disagreement and back again were very skilfully done and the dialogue was extremely well done. A show worth seeing, and one hopes that Basin Theatre will put it on again. Our thanks to the director, Graham Fly for the overall production, the choice of cast and a good evening of theatre. It's Now or NeverThe Basin Theatre’s April/May production was Miles Tredinnick’s It’s Now or Never .
Photograph 51The Basin Theatre’s opening production for 2022 was the play Photograph 51.
Australia Day\
The country town of Coriole id getting ray for Australia Day. A committee of six has been formed to organise the doings of the day.
Forget Me Knot
For the autumn season The Basin Theatre chose David Tristram’s Forget Me Knot.
Dangerous CurvesDirector: Graham Fly. The Basin Theatre’s choice of play for August was J. B. Priestly’s Dangerous Curves.
SleuthDirector: Chris Shaw The Basin Theatre Group’s choice for the Mays season was Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth.
Accomplice
An unusual play about a murder mystery but the audience can’t quite fathom out is it real or is it a play within a play or is it…?
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RumorsDirector: Bronwyn Egan. Rumors by Neil Simon is about the Deputy Mayor of New York's 10 th wedding anniversary party and what happens when the friends arrive only to find the hostess missing and the Deputy with a gunshot wound the head. A good evening of hilarity well appreciated by the audience. |
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Get SmartDirector: Matt Caton. Get Smart is a play taken from the old TV series with all the regular characters. DTC captured the feel of the TV show not only the well known gimmicks, the shoe phone, the Telephone secret entrance to HQ. Maxwell Smart was played by Rhys Martin who gave a fine performance capturing the feel of the original shall we say not so bright spy but successful in spite of himself with perhaps help from Agent 99. Claire Bennie was Agent 99 a good performance and even looked like the original 99. Darren Calder was the frustrated chief who had trouble with Agent 86 Maxwell Smart. Calder gave a good interpretation in the role. The Wong sisters (a take off of Charlie's Angels) were given a terrific performance by Imat Akelo-Opio as Mary Wong, Felicity Zanon as Shirley Wong and Natalie Burns as Betsy Wong. The girl's choreography was exceptionally well executed and they certainly added to the production. The production did start a little slow but as the show progressed so did the players who improved as the evening progressed.
Noises OffDirector Matt Caton Dandenong Theatre Company opened 2007 with a delightful farce Noises Off about a touring Rep Company in England and showing not only on stage but behind the scenes. The set designer and construction team did a very good job in making a two story set complete with stairs, upstairs landing various doors both upstairs and downstairs without which any farce can succeed. The cast lived u to the standard expected with no poor performances. The program contains in an internal program which is for the touring company Otstar Productions. Sharon Maine played Dotty Otley and as Dotty played Mrs Clackett in Nothing On, the lead and financier of Otstar Productions production of Nothing On. Sharon captured the role with ease and gave a great interpretation of the role. Simon Papson was Lloyd Douglas the director. What a role makes one wonder why anyone takes up directing. Simon gave a great performance showing the patience and frustration of handling temperamental; actors. James Ness was Garry Lejeune who played the young estate agent Roger with more on his mind than selling a house. James Ness handled both roles with the correct characterisation required. His partner of the afternoon was Vicki a young blond with the requisite curves and mentality expected. Laura Ireland as Brooke Ashton / Vicki gave a positive and delightful performance in fact with her walk and limited amount of clothing she brought to mind Barbara Windsor of Carry On fame. Joe Dias was Frederick Fellowes who played the home owner Phillip Brent. Joe gave a fine interpretation of such a character. Kym Davis was Belinda Blair who played Phillip Fellowes wife. Kym stood aloof as envisaged and gave a good feeling in the role. Colin Morley was the assistant director of Nothing On. What a character running around taking actor's roles although it wasn't always necessary, run off his feet by the cast and director. A great performance and guaranteed to keep Colin fit. The villain of Nothing On was Selsdon Mowbray played Peter Fowler. Selsdon was a good performer provided alcohol beverages were kept out of reach. Peter captured the role with finesse Another delight was Poppy Norton-Taylor the stage manager played by Claire Benne. Poor Poppy another one run off her feet trying to keep the backstage and cast moving smoothly and trying to talk to the director Lloyd about a secret that will affect him. Claire was made for the role and gave a good natural performance. A three act show that except being a little slow in act 2 flowed well and was enjoyed by the audience.
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Get SmartELT closed the year with a comedy Get Smart a stage production taken from the TV series. Moon Over BuffaloMoon Over Buffalo a story of two actors, just ask them, they tour upstate New York hoping for that one last break. .It comes when a leading Hollywood producer says he will see their afternoon matinee. But! George and Charlotte, married, but there is trouble on the horizon, The Wind in the Willows A musical that relates to the adventus of several animal friends and neighbours in the English countryside.- primarily Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger. Thne Long RoadELT’S production for March was Shelagh Stephenson’s The Long Road.
The 39 StepsELT’s was The 39 Steps adapted from the novel of John Buchan by Patrick Barlow. Be Back Before Midnight
The Songs of a Sentimental BlokeTo open ELT’s 2021 season after the covid-19 break the choice was C. J. Dennis’s Songs of the Sentimental Bloke.
The Sum of UsDirector: Samuel Chappel ELT’s opening production for 2020 was David Stevens The Sum of Us. A story set in Footscray about a father and his gay son who the father understands and encourages him in his chosen way of life.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
ELT ‘s September production was Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
Look Back in Anger
ELT’s choice for the July season was John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger.
On Golden PondDirector:” Roderick ChappelEltham Little Theatre’s choice for the September season was Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond. The play is about Ethel and Norman Thayer who come to spend summer at their rural retreat on the edge of Golden Pond, s lake in the forest f rural Maine.
One Act PlaysEltham Little Theatre’s Autumn season was a series of four one act plays.
The Importanc of Being Earnest
It's a Wonderful Life
A story of George Bailey of Bedford Falls and how his life affected the town. He is contemplating suicide when his guardian angel arrives and shows him the life without him would be devastating.
Lost in Yonkers’ It’s 1942, Arty and Jay, two teenage brothers must go to live with their stern German Jewish grandmother and their not quite with it Aunt Belle. Throw in Uncle Louie, a small time gangster on the run from fellow gangsters and one has the making of an interesting story.
It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To)Director: Laura Bradley A story of the Patterson family where the father Ron invites his grown up family to an evening of party pies and pavlova. He has some unexpected news and so have they!
The Wisdom of EveDirector: Susan Rundle ELT’s August production was Mary Caswell’s The Wisdom of Eve.
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ConfusionsThursday /february 9. 2023 saw the opening of The 1912 Theatre’s opening production for 2023. Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn. onfusions
The Woman in BlackThe 1812 Theatre’s final production for 2022 was Susan Hill’s The Woman in black. A Flea in Her EarThe 1812 Theatre’s production of A Flea in Her Ear. Till Beth Do Us Partt Of course Gibby doesn’t do much around the house always putting things off so Susannah employs woman to help run the house and who finally takes over the business. Kate Macfie was Susannah. A good portrayal of a businesswomen getting more and more frustrated. Rowan Francis was Gibby, a I’ll do it later husband. Well played with Francis catching the finer nuances of such a character. Their friends, Margo and Hank were both well played by Megan Coe and Edward Kennett. Coe caught the character with finesse giving a good performance. Kennett, a tall man which helped in the humour of the evening, gave a stirling portrayal and costume wise added to the enjoyment of the evening. Beth, the hired lady was given a wonderful interpretation by Helen Ellis. She captured the accent as required, a very busy lady, projects well and was a bonus to the production. As Susannah’s boss, Celia Carmichael played by Leeann Cairnduff although a small role toward the end of the play, gave a great feel of the character and a scene with Kennett nearly raised the roof. A different ending to what one would expect but you have to see it to enjoy the whole
Dracula, The Bloody Truth The 1812 Theatre opened its 2022 season with a light comedy based on Bram Stoker’s book Dracula. And Then There Were NoneBy Agatha Christie The 1812 Theatre’s choice to the winter season was Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.
The Full Monty1812 Theatre opened its 2021 season with a popular show, The Full Monty. A large cast all performing excellently showing resistance to Gary’s idea, happy with the idea, doubtful about the idea and is he too old or is that one any good at dancing? They proved themselves over the evening showing the clumsy start to the final show. The production has pathos, humour, plenty of, poignancy and a great script. Several of the artists played more than one role, which is not easy. The strippers played the one role and gave amusing and great performances. Yes! They went the Full Monty
On Golden PondDirector: Chris Proctor The 1812 Theatre chose Earnest Thompson’s On Golden Pond for their opening 2020 season.
Leading Ladies
Director: Pip Le Blonde
BaskervilleDirector: Justin Stephens !812 Theatre’s choice of play for August was Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville a Sherlock Holmes mystery. The Mousetrap
The 1812 Theatre’s choice of production for May was Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
Breakling the Code
!812 Theatre’s 2019 opening production was Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code.
The Pink Panther Stirkes AgainDirector: Dexter Bourke The 1812 Theatre’s final production for 2018 was a rather slapstick, light hearted play entitled The Pink Panther Strikes Again. A story of the former Chief Police Inspector Dreyfus who has been driven insane by the now Chief Inspector Clouseau. Dreyfus kidnaps a famous scientist and his daughter and by threats they build him a doomsday bomb. Dreyfus threatens to destroy the world unless the world turns Chief Inspector Clouseau over to him.
Dial M for MurderDirector: Chris Proctor. The 1812 theatre’s mid- year production was Frederick Knott’s Dial M for Murder.
Chaim's Love SongDirector: Geoff Hickey. Calendar Girls1812 Theatre!812 Theatre’s opening production for 2018 was Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls, a story of the Yorkshire’s Women’s Institute raising funds to add a new sofa in the local hospital to remember the late husband of one of the members. The six committee members involved in the fundraising were played by Shani Williams as Annie, Christine Perkins as Chris, Amy Jenkins as Celia, Susana Grest as Ruth, Val Mitchelmore as Jessie and Fiona Carter as Cora.
Nunsense
The 1812 Theatre’s final production for 2017 was Dan Groggin’s famous musical Nunsense. Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine was a popular BBC sitcom which ran for 30 years.
Beyond Reasonable DoubtDirector: Robin Miller The 1812 Theatre’s choice of play for the Autumn season was Geoffrey Archer’s Beyond Reasonable Doubt where Sir David Metcalfe is defending himself on a charge of murdering his wife. The prosecutor, Anthony Blair Booth is an old opponent of Sir David’s and has a bias in his prosecution.
Steptoe & Son
1812 Theatre’s selection to open the 2017 season was 3 new classical episodes of Steptoe and Son.
The Vicar of Dibley
!812 theatre’s choice of production to close 2016 was another three episodes in their previous productions of The Vicar of Dibley.
Driving Miss DaisyDirector: Horrie Leek. The 1812 Theatre’s choice of production was Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy. A story of a Southern Lady who cannot drive anymore and her Afro American chauffer who she at first despises but attitudes change throughout their time together.
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The LadyKillerss by Graham Linehan Heidelberg Theatre’s choice of play for February/ March was Linehan’s The Ladykillers.Some might remember the film starring Alec Gluiness. A story of a little old lady with a room to rent and five ‘musicians’ who rent same. The five are bank robbers and use the room to plan their next crime. Much to their disgust the landlady keeps popping in to ask if they want tea. Opening set was the interior of Mrs Wilberforce’s house with stairs leading up to the rented room, a downstairs doorway entrance, a kitchen and the set was on a revolve that showed the outside of the house, a train line which had the sounds of trains regularly running through. Opening scene was Constable Macdonald showing Mrs Wilberforce into her home. Bryan Purdey was Constable Macdonald and handled the role with naturalism catching the essence of such a character. Julie Arnold was sheer delight as Mis Wilberforce. She captured the complete landlady who was a bugbear to the ‘musicians” and a nuisance to the police. Arnold really caught the character doing a stirling portrayal, Professor Marcus, the leader of the gang and outwardly the leader f the music group was given a good portrayal by John Cheshire, a smooth talking, peace- making man who had full control over his fellow gangsters. Major Courtney, the retired army major was given a good interpretation by Jim Thomson. Harry Robinson played by Aaron Wilson who kept up the standard set, projecting well and caught the type of character as expected. One-Round was given a great interpretation by Gavin Barker, a kindly man, but also one of the gang, Barker caught the character as envisaged. Louis Harvey was played by Sam Howard, Harvey said he was from Romania and wasn’t one to stand any nonsense. Another good performer. Lynne McGregor was Mrs June Tromleyton another good performance. Then to add to the excitement, Mrs Wilberforce invites her friends in to enjoy a musical afternoon. The friends were played y Catherine Christensen, Annie Woodward, Maureen McInerny, Joan Moriarty and Anne Smith, all of whom added to the enjoyment of the production. The costuming was great, Mrs Wilberforce had the outfit suiting her temperament. Congratulations to the Heidelberg’s wardrobe department.. A good opening show for 2023 and sets the standard for the year to come
Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon HTC decided for their last program for 2022 to present a comedy. The choice was Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. A story of newlyweds who have moved into the fifth story apartment in New York and the resulting, shall we say, chaos! Present LaughterHeidelberg Theatre welcomed back its audiences with a well-known comedy, Noel Coward’s Present Laughter, A story about actor Gary Essendine, who in a few days is on his way to an African tour. The results are hilarious.
Three Little WordsAfter a long wait when this show was to be produced on July thnks to a little thing called COVIS-19 which has interrupted many prioductions across Melbourne and indeed the world Heidelberg Theatre has now reopened with a marvellous production by Melbourne playwright Joanna Murray-smith's Three Little Words. GaslightDirector: Catherine Christensen. Heidelberg Theatre Company’s opening production for 202 was Patrick Hamilton’s Gaslight. TartuffeDirector: Joan Moriarty Heidelberg Theatre’s choice for the final production of 2019 was e Molière’s Tartuffe. A play written in 1664 about Tartuffe a pious fraud and former vagrant who has absolutely influenced Organ and his mother with his pretending to speak with divine authority much to the horror of the rest of Organ’s family. The Drawer BoyDirector: Karen Wakeham, A story of two old men struggling to run a dairy farm and still together after 30 years. An earnest young actor arrives and asks if he can work on the farm for a fortnight to get the atmosphere for a play about life on the land he is writing.
It's a Wonderful LifeDirector: Terese Maurici HTC’s choice of production for July 2019 was Joe Landry’s It’s a Wonderful Life a live radio play.
A View from the BridgeDirector: Chris McLean Heidelberg Theatre’s choice for the May production was Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge.
Lost in YonkersDirector: Gayle Poor Heidelberg Theatre’s opening production for 2019 was Neil Sion’s Lost in Yonkers. A story of two boys who have lost their mother through cancer and their father takes them to live with their stern German grandmother and mentally challenged Aunt Bella.
Blue Stockingss Heidelberg Theatre’s choice of play for September was Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings.
Private Lives
A story of two pairs of honeymooners who are staying in the same hotel, but one was originally married to one of the other couples.
Blood BrothersDirector: Bruce Akers. Heidelberg Theatre chose Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers to close the 2917 season.
The ClubDirector: Gavin William. HTC’s choice of play for the spring season (and the footy finals) was David Williamson’s The Club.
All My Sons
HTC chose Arthur Miller’s All My Sons for the July season. A good production keeping up Heidelberg Theatre’s expected standard
Pride and PrejudiceDirector: Tim Scott HTC chose Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice for the autumn production.
Australia Day
Heidelberg Theatre’s 2017 opening season was Jonathan Biggins’ Australia Day. One Man, Two GuvnorsDirector: Chris Baldcock. Heidelberg Theatre Company’s final play for 2016 was Richard Bean’s One Man Two Guvnors. A delightful light hearted comedy that had the audience in stitches from the opening to the final.
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Witness for the ProsecutionMalvern Theatre’s June production was Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution directed by Peter Newling. The Memory of WaterDirector: Gayle Poor Malvern Theatre’s choice of play for the June season was Shelagh Stephenson’s The Memory of Water. A story of three different sisters coming together for their mother’s funeral.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
At London’s Musical Hall Royale, the resident troupe is presenting their premiere performance of a flamboyant musical rendition of Charles dickens’ unfinished mystery novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
The CrucibleDirector: Geoff Hickey Malvern Theatre’s Autumn choice of plays was Arthur Miller’s acclaimed play The Crucible.
The ArcadiansGilbert & Sullivan Opera Society & The Malvern Theatre Company The Arcadians is a musical play in three acts. First performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre London April 28 1909. First performed in Australia at the Theatre Royal Melbourne April 3 1910. First performed by Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria June 25 2010. Act One is set in Arcadia where Father Time arrives suddenly and confesses that he had forgotten all about them. He also tells them of the monstrous Londoners who tell lies. No Arcadians would dream of such a thing.
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Night Must Fall Peridot Theatre’s opening 2023 production was Emlyn Williams’ Night Must /Fall. A murder mystery about a family whose maid becomes pregnant and the result of this misadventure.
War of the Worlds
One Act Play Season 2022. There are four plays in this season commencing with:
I Ought to be in PicturesPeridot Theatre presented Neil Simon’s I Ought to be in Pictures for their last production at the Unicorn Theatre.
Hyp[nosis
Waiing for GodDirector: Bob Bramble Peridot theatre’s first production for 2020 was Michael Aitkens Waiting for God.
Stage Kisss Peridot Theatre’s final play for 2019 was Sarah Ruhl’s Stage Kiss.
The Diary of Anne Frank
The choice for Peridot Theatre’s August production was The Diary of Anne Frank.
Crimes of the HeartDirector: Michelle Swan Peridot Theatre’s paly for June was Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart.
One Act Play Season 2019Libretto
Brilliant Lies
Peridot Theatre’s opening play for 2019 was David Williamson’s Brilliant Lies.
Sylvia
A story of a couple in midlife with the wife progressing and the husband not doing well in his job. He goes for a walk and comes home with Sylvia, a dog to which he forms a deep attachment but the dog is not appreciated by his wife. Peridot’s stage was set on audience left a small park and centre and right was a New York apartment with a view overlooking the skyline of New York. Sylvia, the dog, was excellently played by Alexandria Avery. She did not have an easy role as most of the time she was on all fours, Her interpretation was magnificent, scratching herself, jumping on the couch when forbidden to do so, um leaving a mess on the apartment floor. Sylvia’s relationship with Greg was a delight and her relationship with Kate was a picture. Avery handled the role with expertise giving the realistic feeling of a dog et being able to speak to her owners. Greg her founder became besotted by her even to the possible breakdown of his marriage. Bruce Hardie as Greg gave a stunning performance having a good rapport with Avery. Greg’s wife Kate, played by Ana Della Rocca, was given a good feeling of a wife who did not quite understand a man’s feeling for his dog. Tom was an acquaintance Greg meets in the park. Tom’s dog Bowse became rather too friendly with Sylvia. Tom was played by Bryan Richardson who captured the correct feeling for the role and gave a good portrayal, Kate’s friend Phyllis was played by Jane Carter. Poor Jane as Phyllis she had a not too friendly moment with Sylvia. Carter caught the character with professionalism giving a great portrayal. Robyn Kelly was Leslie, the psychiatrist who has problems understanding Greg. Another good portrayal. Peridot finished with a great production and the audience are looking forward to 2019
84 Charing Cross RoadDirector: Horrie Leak. Peridot theatre’ choice for the June season was 54 Charing Cross Road.
Life After GeorgeDirector: David Lawson-Smith Peridot Theatre’s choice of production for the Autumn season was Hannie Rayson’s Life After George.
The Female of the Species
Peridot Theatre’s May choice was Joanna Murray-Smith’s The Female of the Species. Loosely based on an incident in the life of Germaine Greer where Germaine was held hostage by a crazed teenager though this is hotly denied by the author.
The 39 StepsDirector: Bob Bramble A fast packed who dunnit in the Monty Python style and a dash of Alfred Hitchcock leading to an entertaining night out. The hero Richard Hannay was given a wonderful performance by Brett Hyland, An energetic performance with some uncomfortable scenes which Hyland handled with aplomb. Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Peridot Theatre’s August production choice was Christopher Hampton’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Ancient LightsPeridot Theatre Peridot Theatre chose Shelagh Stephenson’s Ancient Lights for the June season.
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we have spoken of this before
Sherbrooke Theatre Company chose Alex Brown’s We have spoken of this before to close the 2019 season.
After DinnerDirector: Damian Jones. Sherbrooke Theatre’s June production was Andrew Bovell’s After Dinner about three female work colleagues meet for dinner and a girl’s night out at the pub on a Friday. Two male bank staff have independently arranged to meet at the same venue…What could possibly go wrong?
Neighbourhood WatchDirector: Stephen Barber STC’s choice of production for the Autumn season was Alan Ayckbourn’s
The Old People are RevoltingDirector: Emma Barber A play set in a retirement home where the inhabitants are to lose their council discount and the result of same. The residents decide to cede from their country under the United Nations Charter and form their own country.
It's a Dad Thingherbrooke Theatre company’s March production was the comedy It’s a Dad Thing.
And the Big Men Fly
Sherbrooke Theatre Company’s choice of production for the July season was an old Australian classic, Alan Hopgood’s And the Big Men Fly.
Streel MagnoliasDirector: Dexter Bourke. STC’s Autumn play was Robert Hardin’s Steel Magnolias.
Last Cab to DarwinDirector: Stephen Barber STC’s final show for 2916 was Reg Cribb’s Last Cab to Darwin.
The Importance of Being EarnestDirector: Emma Barber Sherbrooke Theatre Company’s August choice of production was Oscar Wilde’s famous The Importance of being Earnest.
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12 Angry MenStageworx presented the first show for 2021 with the production of 12 Angry Men. “
Exit LaughingDirector: Trish Carr Stageworx choice of play for July was Paul Elliot’s Exit Laughing.
KilljoyDirector: Trish Carro An interesting play about Carl being driven crazy by her ex-husband, Victor, and his new wife who employ every trick in the book to end Carol’s $1000. a week alimony. |
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Fool for LoveDirector: Reschelle O’Connor For the February production STAG chose Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love.
Death by EatingDirector: Mel De Bono The play, written by local playwright Cenarth Fox, id about big business running a tobacco company and with the health risks becoming too great for the company to make money they go into the packet food business until what happens to the packet food business,…
Children of the WolfDirector: Michele Haywood STAG’s choice of play for August was John Peacock’s Children of the Wolf.
The Female of the SpeciesDirector: Mark Stratford. Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group August choice of play was Joanna Murray-Smith’s The Female of the Species. Loosely based on an incident in the life of Germaine Greer where Germaine was held hostage by a crazed teenager though this is hotly denied by the author. Close of PlayDirector: Mel De Bono Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group and Director Mrl De bono choice of play for the August season was Simon Gray’s dark comedy of bad manners Close of Play.
Come Blow Your HornDirector: Mark Stratford. Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group’s autumn choice of play was Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn. A story of two young men one a playboy and the other a quiet homebody but!
Killing JeremyDirector: Kris Weber S.T.A.G. opened the 2016 season with Bridgette Barton’s Killing Jeremy a story of Jeremy in intensive care after a car accident and a decision whether or not to turn off the life saving equipment.
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Fawlty TowersReviewer: Brian Amos On Saturday September 12 I had the opportunity to go along to the Rockingham Theatre Company to see their production of Fawlty Towers 3. This was a wonderful evening of non-professional theatre with all the actors fulfilling their roles in a very professional way. |
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CoppèliaThe Australian Ballet The Australian Ballet’s final choice for 2016 was Coppélia.
CinderellaThe Australian Ballet The Australian ballet commissioned Alexei Ratmansky to redo Cinderella.
Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake
June saw The Australian ballet present Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake.
VanguardAustralian Ballet Vanguard three ballets, The Four Temperaments, Bella Figura, and Dyad.
2 One AnotherSydney Dance Company 2One Another is about the experience of connecting and disconnecting.
Swan LakeThe Australian Ballet
September saw the State Theatre host The Australian Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. As 2012 is the 50th year of The Australian Ballet the company decided on Swan Lake as it was the first ballet performed by the company and the first live simulcast broadcast by the ABC. TerrainBangarra Dance Theatre Described as a hymn to country Terrain transports us to Lake Eyre the place of Australia’s inland sea; one of the few untouched natural waterways in the world. Bangarra explores the relationship of indigenous people to country and how landscapes become a second skin.
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The Australian Ballet
Don Quixote
The Australian Ballet’s choice to open the 2013 Melbourne season was Don Quixote originally specially choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev for The Australian Ballet.
IconsCelebrating Then Australian Ballet’s 50th anniversary the Company decided on three ballets ie icons of The Australian Ballet.
Onegin
The Australian Ballet chose John Cranko’s Onegin for the inclusion in the June program. A story of Eugene Onegin who is bored with life in the big city and has come to the country with his friend Lensky to see if the visit can offer him any distraction.
InfinityThe Australian Ballet opened its 50th year with Infinity a trio of new works with The Narrative of Nothing choreographed by Graeme Murphy. There’s Definitely a Prince Involved choreographed by Gideon Obarzanek after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, Warumuk – In the Dark Night choreographed by Stephen Page. The third number is Warumuk – In The Dark Night. Choreographed by Stephen Page and performed by the Bangarra Dance Theatre and as Stephen says . Through Bangarra’s relationships with the communities of North East Arnham Land we hope to help rekindle interest in, and encourage all Australians to engage with traditional Aboriginal culture.”
PeggyArtistic Director: David McAlister The Australian Ballet in this the 100th year of the birth of Dame Peggy van Praagh and 20 years since her demise decided to celebrate her contribution to Australian ballet. When Edvard Borovansky died Peggy moved across to Australia to take over the running of The Borovansky Ballet. The last evening of her first season with the company she made an appeal to the audience for support and in the audience was Harold Holt at the time treasurer to the Menzies Government. He went backstage and the result was The Australian Ballet Company. The Australian Ballet produced a wonderful and enjoyable thank you to Dame Peggy Van Praagh who in her development of The Australian Ballet made sure she created an original Australian feel to her ballet company. This evening certainly proved that
The Silver Rose
The Silver Rose is Graeme Murphy’s ballet adaptation of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier. Paris Match
Suite en Blanc Considered one of the showpiece ballets of the international repertory Suite en Blanc is what people first think what ballet is. The ballerinas all in white and the classical tu tu while the featured male dancers are in white the balance of men wear white tops and black tights. |
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New York City’s most daring contemporary ballet company opened in Melbourne on February 26 at the State Theatre. |
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Ladies in Black Friday March 17 saw the opening of NOVA Musical Theatre’s production of the Ladies in Black. Cruel Intentions - tthe 90s MusicalMelbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre was the venue for Cruel Intentions the Musical. The production is magnificent theatre. The show was sparkling, Music very good, lighting a good standard and overall a very interesting evening of theatre. the performers were outstanding with Kirby Burgess as Kathy Merteuil giving an outrageous and stirling performance. Her stepbrother, Sebastian Valmont, played by Drew Weston, dominated the stage in his scenes, catching the fine nuances of sch a character. The other players lived up to the standard set by these two giving an interesting evening of theatre. The show had a standing ovation, well deserved by such a production but one would not recommend it to the over 50s as it is definitely a show for the younger generation and Sir Arthur Rylah would not approve.
The Phantom of the Opera presented by Opera AustraliaState Theatre A Funny Thing Happened onm the Way to the Forum - Steven SondheimBabirra Music Theatre REVIEWQ BY GRAHAM FORD A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is one of the funniest shows I know. I have seen a number of amateur productions, and the professional one with Geoffrey Rush, and along with them was certainly a riotous Roman romp. The audience reaction bore this out. Much of the success of the show hinges on the character of Pseudolus, the slave battling for his freedom, and Tony Burke was up there with the best. His cheeky smile, pleasant singing voice and physicality were a constant delight, and his comic timing was excellent. Dean Mitchelmore was a less hysterical Hysterium that I am used to, but had an excellent singing voice, and I was pleased they included the second verse of “I'm Calm”, which is often omitted. Michael Syme and Greta Wilkinson were an excellent pair of lovers, wide-eyed and naïve, with beautiful singing voices and real chemistry in their love scenes. Darren Mort was a suitably slimy Senex and Natasha Bassett a powerful Domina. Her big solo, “That Dirty Old Man”, was one of the best renditions I've encountered. David Torr was an hilarious Marcus Lycus. Miles Gloriosus is a difficult role, as it requires a larger than life character, and Steven Saxton achieved this with a big voice and strong presence. The role of Erronius was played by an ageing deadpan Buster Keaton in the film. David Bean played it for laughs, and I didn't feel this worked as well as the deadpan interpretation I'm used to. The courtesans were suitable sexy and the proteans frenetically busy all night. I'm unsure if this was a new version, but the opening number “Comedy Tonight” was a lot longer than I'm used to, and even funnier. It was a nice touch to have former president, Owen Davies, sitting in the front row, rapidly exit the theatre when Pseudolus yelled “Plague”! The lighting as a whole greatly enhanced the production, but was particularly effective during “Bring Me My Bride”, as was the choreography. This production deserves to be sold out!
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Beauty and the Beast
A large show with 47 players onstage and overall, approximately 200.people involved. A production where the orchestra actually accompanied the singers so the audience could really hear the singers and not, like what often happens, the orchestras seem to want to compete with the artists. The singing was wonderful and on reading the bios of the artists that is no wonder. Bells (the Beauty) was performed by Kristina Lang. A remarkable and moving performance added to by a lovely voice. Some of her scenes were a joy to behold. The beast/prince was played by Nathan Michael Wright. Wright handled the role with finesse giving a great interpretation of the character and his scenes with Lang were magnificent. One of the most amusing and desperate characters is Gaston, a man who considers himself God’s gift to women and decided he will marry Belle regardless of she wishes. Lachlan Alexander captured the role with finesse giving a stirling performance of such a character. Cogsworth, the clock was given a great performance by Malcolm Wilton. His role was the butler who ran the household but had difficulty in the other staff members doing what he wished. Wilton captured the character with aplomb, projecting well and handling the role with ease. Lumiere, the servant about to turn into candlesticks, was played by Jack Maher. One did not envy Maher as he had to hold his arms up throughout the whole performance as they had candles at each hand which were illuminated every now and then. A good strong French accent and a professional performance. As Mrs Potts, the teapot, Bernadette Sheedy had a hard job in keeping one arm as the spout and one arm as the handle. Her role was played with good professionalism and was one of the highlights of the evening. Her son, the teacup, was given a good interpretation by Sienna Iaria. A wonderful evening of theatre and DVS are to e congratulated on such an evening.
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Mamma MiaBabirra Music Theatre
Jersey Boys - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.Jersey Boys presented by CLOC Music Theatre.
Driftwood the Musical
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Poll opened at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne on Sunday January 6. 2022.
Priscilla Queen of the DesertCLOC Musical Theatre reopened its first show since the pandemic with Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. After planning to produce the show in 2020 owing to the COVID-19 it was decided to postpone the production until 2021. So April 30 saw opening night and May 1 saw media night.
Fangirls the Musical
Shrek the MusicalWednesday February 19 saw the opening of Shrek the Musical at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre.
The Wizard of OzNOVA Music Theatre Nova Music theatre’s choice for the final show of 2019 was L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
Mamm MiaCLOC Musical Theatre CLOC’s choice of production for October was Mamma Mia with music and lyrics by Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus. Yes, the two from ABBA.
The ProducersBabirra Music Theatre Babirra Music Theatre chose Mel Brooks The Producers for the October season. A story f a failing producer who is told by his accountant that if he producers a flop he will make money and slip off to Brazil before being found out. So the pair raise the money, hire the worst director, and the worst writer. This was done but the musical was a great success.
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryHer Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre was the setting for the production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Come From AwayComedy Theatre
Puttin' on the Ritz On tour around Australia.
The Sound of MusicBabirra Music Theatre Babirra Music Theatre’s choice to open the 2019 season was The Sound of Music.
Kinky Boots
CLOC Musical Theatre CLOC Musical Theatre’s choice of productions to open the 2019 season was Kinky Boots.
Beauty and the Beast
Nova Music Theatre Nova Music Theatre’s choice for opening the 2019 season was Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Barnum the Circus Musical
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Muriel's Wedding the MusicalDirector Simon Phillips Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre was home to the opening night of Muriel’s Wedding the musical.
Les Misérables
A well- set stage with a solid wooden frame and a staircase each side. The onstage sets were two solid wooden staircases with platforms and very successfully used in the various scenes.
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Melbourne’s State Theatre was the venue for Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s Evita.
Dr Zhivago the MusicalNova Music Theatre
Dr Jekyll & Mr HydeCLOC MUSICAL Theatre CLOC Musical theatre’s final choice for 2018 was Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll & Hyde.
DustyBabirra Music Theatre Director: Christian Cavallo The Boy from OzThe Production Company Mamma MiaDirector: Gary Young Thursday July 12 saw the return of Mamma Mia to Melbourne opening at the Princess theatre.
Singin' in the RainBabirra Music Theatre Director: Alan Burrows. Musical Director: Amy Wert. Choerographer: Kristy Griffin Babirra’s choice of program for its winter season was a stage interpretation of a very popular film Singin’ in the Rain. The production is not only a wonderful musical, it is a piece of history inasmuch in showing the difficulties of the transition from the silent movies to the talkies. This is evidenced by Lina Lamont whose voice, shall we say, not quite suitable for film or stage.
OklahomaThe Production Company To celebrate The Production Company’s 20th year the choice was Oklahoma. The Wizard f Oz
Melbourne’s Regent Theatre was the venue for the latest world-famous Wizard of Oz.
Dream Lover - The Bobby Derin StoryState Theatre New Year’s Eve at the State Theatre saw the opening night of Dream Lover a musical on the life of Bobby Derin.
Les MiserablesNova Music Theatre Nova Musical Theatre’s choice for the spring production was Les Miserables. Based on the book of the same name by Victor Hugo it is about Jean Valjean ,a parolee who breaks his parole and Police Inspector Javert who spends years hunting him down.
A Chorus Line
CLOC Musical Theatre CLOC Musical theatre’s spring production was A Chorus Line a story about a group of dancers auditioning for a musical theatre production for a Broadway show. The BodyguardRegent Theatre Forever CrazyThe Palms at Crown’
Chitty Chitty Bang BangBabirra Music Theatre Babirra Music Theatre’s June season choice was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Hello DollyThe Production Company The Production Company chose the well known musical Hello Dolly to open the 2017 season.
GodspellNova Musical Theatre Nova Musical theatre’s choice of production to open the 2017 season was Godspell. My Fair LadyRegent Theatre May 16, 2017 saw the opening night of My Fair Lady at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre.
Les MiserablesCLOC Musical Theatre CLOC Music Theatre’s opening production for 2017 was Les Miserables.
AladdinHer Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre is the setting for Disney’s amazing production of Aladdin. Ladies in BlackRegent Theatre A story of Sydney in the 50’s about a young school leaver who obtains a summer job in a prestigious Sydney store in the ladies cocktail dress department.
The Book of MormonPrincess Theatre The Book of Mormon had its Melbourne debut at the Princess Theatre on February 4. 2017.
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The Gang of Five - Reviewed by Graem Ford.Company: La Mama Director: Noel Fidge Over a long period, La Mama has an enviable reputation for enabling the performance of new works. The Gang of Five was a production of La Mama Mobile, which meant it was staged in a small space in Abbotsford. Written and directed by Noel Fidge, who wrote both words and music, it involved five Chinese nationals all sharing a residence in Melbourne. All had their secrets, which were gradually revealed during the course of the musical. It portrayed the struggles of first and second generation Chinese immigrants torn between the different ideals of the two cultures. The younger ones have obviously assimilated much better. The audience journeyed with them as barriers were overcome and positive outcomes fashioned. With Covid 19 restrictions, a change of venue and short rehearsal period, the cast did an amazing job. The cast of five included a pianist and four opera singers. It was a clever ploy to include a pianist, as Po Goh, who dazzled on the keyboard, opened proceedings with a short fiendish showpiece before joining in the action of the play. He then accompanied for the songs, showing sensitivity, allowing his singers to be heard in quieter passages, while supporting them in louder parts. I found the music always interesting and the accompaniments more complex than your usual music theatre songs. Some were more in the style of an art song. There were a couple of minor glitches on opening night, but it was well received by the enthusiastic audience, and it opened some eyes to the difficulties that can be encountered by Chinese immigrants.
Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland A good entertaining evening especially enjoyed by the younger members of the audience. Not too tiring with no interval and only 60 minutes in length.
A Very Kransky ChristmasFrom the town of eskm Queesland to the Alex Theatre St Kilda, Victoria, the dysfunctional Kransky sisters drove sown to entertain their southern cousins.
Tomfoolery
Gasworks Main theatre Albert Park was the venue for Tomfoolerya production of the words and music of Tome Lehrer.
Puffs
An International premiere of Puffs having been successfullyperformed Off Broadway for three years and Melbourne has had the privilege of being the first city and Australia the first country outside USA to present Puffs.
The Kransky Sisters - A Very Kransky Christmas
\ The Kransky Sisters. An amazing comedy show about three sisters who have driven down to Melbourne from Esk Queensland. Henry VPop-UP Globe’
Othello
In Like FlynnThe MC Showroom The Reverend John Flynn was the founder of Australia’s Flying Doctor Service and pedal radio for the outback homes to keep in touch with medical and radio schools.
3 SistersProduced by Metanoia Theatre Metanoia Theatre Metanoia Theatre situated in the Mechanics Institute Brunswick cleverly used its design skills and the acting skills to produce Chekov’s 3 Sisters.
Arround the World in 80 DaysAlex Theatre St. Kilda A challenge for any director and three performers is the production of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days.
ProofArtefact Theatre Company. Photography Theresa Harrison. A story of Catherine, a young lady who looked after her father, a famous mathematician, in his last years. Catherine has inherited her father’s genius but worried that she might inherit his debilitating mental illness. A Different Way HomeChapel Off Chapel. A one man production performed by Michael Dalton. A black comedy which conveys the need for families to communicate.
St. Martins Youth Arts - I Saw the Second One HitSt. Martins Youth Arts Centre Fourteen years ago two planes flew into two towers and like Romulus and Remus millennia ago, ignited a battle over Western Civilisation.
Circus OzCircus Oz Melbourne’s own Circus Oz returns to the Big Top at Birrarung Marr for the4 June/July season. But Wait … There’s More is a satirical look at today’s culture of infobesity and consumer overload around all the STUFF, STUFF and STUFF.
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NICA second year students precented Pescardo a presentation of their works cone cabaret style and set in the ocean. Sexy Galexy's Manliness Mission - Reviewer Naja Kempis "Sexy Galexy's - Manliness Mission" A Live Interactive Comedy cabaret DRAG KING SHOW with audience Participation including; Dance, Music and Film Media. From The Aussie Bush to an Award-Winning DRAG KING! "Manliness Mission" is a Captivating Insight on; 'How to Get Your Guy On!' - says "Sexy Galexy". With insatiable curiosity I headed out to a "THE 86", A Bar and Cafe Club at 185 Smith Street Collingwood it has a Venue Room, with a dance floor, D.J. Booth, Seating and a Stage with Gold-Trimmed Long Red Curtains, also Sexy Bar Attendants serving up Excellent Cocktails. The audience gathers, the Curtains part. In Rapid-Fire Action and with a Bolt of Stage Luminescent Pyrotechnics a Goddess Transforms into a Legendary Dazzlement DRAG KING DYNAMITE! This "MANLINESS MISSION" is Astoundingly HYSTERICAL! "SEXY GALEXY'S IMPECCABLE COMICAL MOJO - is on the MARK!!!" "SEXY GALEXY" the Very Saucy Comedian, Liberates Herself from oppressors, who Lack in 'SPARK', Sexy conquers stagnant attitudes. "SHE SEXY", The Great Redeemer serves up to US; A Prime Cheeky Visionary Stage Surprise! See this show "MANLINESS MISSION" in The Comedy Festival and I can Assure You, that You will Crawl out-of-your old shag-pile Skin of Restriction, turning Perception Reversals around as "SEXY GALEXY" Lists All of Her Manskills even unshakeably true; to Her, CHIC-MENSWEAR-CUSTOMISING on a QUEST for Original Manhood Styling, which is much more than just 'Sporting a Great Beard'! "SEXY GALEXY'S MAN-MERGING THEOREM." Likened to the Mathematical fibonacci Sequence on:- "What It Takes To be A Man''! The KEY FORMULA :- A MAN MAKE-OVER!' Demonstrating to SHOW-UP all of Us, that remain fixed in some State of Obsession, Duality of Programmed Twisted Barbwire. With Spicy Acuity "SEXY GALEXY" will Cut - the Barbwire, showing Mastery of Intuitive Creativity - Amazing Us with HER, Original Ideas in 'MAN-SCAPING; HAIR SCULPTING, Man-Dancing, Man-Fighting (she even educates on, How to Treat the Ladies Right and everyone all Ecstatic with Excitement!) The Resulting Equation = Self-Realisation 'PEACOCKING' An Ultimate Dance-Off; 'Every Angle of the Dangle'. "YES! DAZZLE MAN-TASTIC, EMBRACE YOUR INNER MAN and GET YOUR GUY ON!" - states Sexy Galexy! Be 'Populace Heroes' and 'Stand Tall'! Have a innuendo - 'GET LEI'D PIZZA' down at THE 86 CLUB; FEEL LIKE a Super-Hero in the Club's Bathreoom ie. 'Superman Wallpaper'. Take On "Sexy Galexy's The Mun-cho-Man super Hero - MANLINESS MISSION"; You can even Photo Shoot "Sexy" after the show! A triumphant show, bursting with Laughter. Congratulations to "SEXY GALEXY" and Director "CAT COMMANDER"' to whom I reward with excellence and have become an 'Enthusiastic Devotee'! Season: March 27 - April 19 - Fri & Sat: 8PM - Sun: 7PM at THE 86, Address: 185 Smith St. Collingwood.
Absinthe
Inspired by the absinthe-drenched cabarets of Late-19th century Europe, Absinthe is an adult-themed cocktail of circus, burlesque and vaudeville for a 21st century audience, hosted by the outrageous Gazillionaire and his sidekick Penny.
Avenue Q the MusicalChapel off Chapel A story of the people who live on Avenue Q, their troubles, friendships, romances and lives.
Don Bradman Lives Next Door
A play set in heaven about two of the world’s most famous cricketers, Dr. W. G. Grace and Sir Donald Bradman.
TotemCirque Du Soliel Opened in Melbourne Wednesday January 21at the famous Flemington Race Course Totem took Melbourne by storm. Guilhern CAUCHOS and Sarah TESSIER showed what can be done on the fixed trapeze. Besides being excellent trapeze artists they added to the performance with their romantic play on boy trying to impress girl and he results of this impression.
77 The National Institute of Circus Arts is presenting 7, a gripping triple bill performed by second year students.
The Last Confession
A play of power and tradition set in the Vatican at the time of Pope John Paul 1st who wanted to bring the church into the 20th century against the wishes of the Curia who consider they know what is best for the Church.
EmpireSpiegelworld’s Empire A new type show arrived in Melbourne Thursday March 13. After a successful season in New York and Sydney, Melbourne has now played host to a wonderful evening of entertainment.
Uncle VanyaLa Mama Courthouse Theatre La Mama Courthouse Theatre La Mama produced Anton Chekov’s Uncle Vanya at the Courthouse theatre. Primarily a basic stage set comprising of three tables to the rear, three boxes used as tables, desks and cupboards. Lego pieces scattered across the floor and used as food, wine bottles, glasses and assorted props as required. All articles efficiently used.
Cranked Up - Circus OzCircus Oz opened its Melbourne season with Cranked Up to celebrate its 35th birthday and the beginning of the building of the new specially designed headquarters.
NICA Leap of Faith - Circus in MotionNational Institute of Circus Arts Australia Leap of faith is performed by 24 students from the final year Bachelor of Circus Arts.
OVO - Cirque du Soliel bookings: www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovoThursday January 2 saw the Melbourne opening night of Cirque du Soliel’s OVO.
War HorseThe National Theatre of Great Britain and Global Creatures R05_0003R05_0004 New Year’s Eve Melbourne saw the Australian premiere of War Horse the acclaimed story of Joey the horse and World War I seen through the eyes of the forgotten members, the horses. Opening night guests
NICA Made to FitNational Institute of Performing Arts Made to Fit is a performance that features the Second Year Circus Artists.
Don Juan on TrialMelbourne French Theatre Set-in a French chateau where La Duchesse se Vaubricourt, La Comtesse de la Roche-Piquet Mademoiselle de la Frotte, Madame Cassin and a nun named Hortense de Hauteclaire have all fallen victim to Don Juan. As punishment for his sins it is agreed that Don Juan will be forced to marry his most recent victim.
The Mousetrap
Comedy Theatre To celebrate the 60 years of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap the rights have been released for a limited period.
Nutcracker on IceThe Imperial Ice Stars
The Imperial Ice Stars returned to Melbourne and the State Theatre with their new production The Nutcracker on Ice.
Eat, Pray. Laugh!Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre was the chosen spot for Barry Humphries’ final bow for Melbourne audiences. While his famous creations are not officially retiring, Australia’s greatest Dame insists that this will be her final Australian tour
NICA Lucy and the Lost Boy2012 Graudates.
The Graduating Class chose to show off their three years study chose to do same as a story Lucy and the Lost Boy. A very successful evening and the future looks bright for the 2012 graduates
How to Train Your DragonMelbourne was the venue for the World Premiere of How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular and inspired by the Academy nominated DreamWorks animated film How To Train Your Dragon. |
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The RockTheatre Works Theatre Works presented a Kurunpa Live Arts production in association with Black Duck Collective, as part of the 2011 Selected work Season.
Shadow BoxingSwamp Fox Productions Swamp Fox Productions is a small professional company in Fern Tree Gully at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. They plan to bring alternative theatre to Melbourne’s outskirts and audiences who perhaps find the inner city theatres not so easy to get to.
'Tis Pity She's a WhoreMalthouse Theatre A production that over the centuries since it was written in 1633 has been banned more often that it has been produced. Malthouse Theatre Melbourne and Director Marion Potts decided to actually produce it.
The Tell-Tale Heart
Malthouse Theatre Adapted after Edgar Allan Poe by Barry Kosky.
Swan Lake on IceThe Imperial Ice Stars Melbourne’s State Theatre was the venue for Swan Lake on Ice. The settings were superb from the lake scenes to the interior of the Royal Palace. The set designer is Australian Eamon D’Arcy who captured the feel of the Russias in his designs.
Circus Oz
June sees Circus Oz back in its hometown Melbourne with its latest presentation before taking the show on its next tour.
BelowA story of two English half brothers working in a West Australian Mining town Both now are miners but one is an ex boxer with a past. The play was the inaugural production for Ferntree Gully's new entertainment venue The Bakery. The Bakery is designed for experimental theatre, small productions and productions not normally seen in the local theatre scene. Below is perfect for this venue. A cast of three with the audience sitting on two sides and very close to the players giving really intimate theatre. Donna Cohen was Sarah, Dougie's wife. Donna gave a great positive performance, very physical Her husband Dougie was played by Ron Kofler. Ron was a great balance to Donna giving an excellent performance also a very strong role which Ron handled with finesse. Keith Hutton was Dougie's half brother John. Keith added to the standard set by Ron and Donna giving an excellent portrayal. The scene was set in the kitchen of a mining town home of the fifties (laminex furniture) and a boxing ring. John was shown fighting but no one else in the ring but the portrayal was so great the other boxer absence was not noticed. An excellent and flawless production, flowed smoothly and superb acting. Swamp Fox have set themselves a high standard to keep to and their next production is eagerly awaited.
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Hanging on to Vaudeville.The last of Australia 's vaudevillians Reg Gorman is on the Regional Theatre circuit reminiscing about his life in show business and bringing back memories of the old vaudevillian days. He opens his show with a screen showing excerpts of his TV and film career. Then Reg enters and quietly sits on a lounge chair and chats about his life in show business. The feeling is that we are sitting at home talking over old times with an old friend.
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