OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report
Local Theatre Report – May 7, 2025
Shows
Williamstown Little Theatre: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) Until May 10 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Bookings: wlt.org.au
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Haunted (by Eric Chappell) Until May 10 at Lilydale Mechanics Institute, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Nicholas Ryan. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
The Basin Theatre Company: Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle (by Simon Stephens) Until May 4 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Michelle Swan. Tickets: thebasintheatre. au
Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (by Simon Stephens – from the novel by Mark Haddon) Until May 10 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Karen Wakeham. Bookings: htc.org.au
Malvern Theatre Company: A Happy and Holy Occasion (by John O’Donoghue) Until May 10 at Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Nicholas Opolski. Bookings: malverntheatre.com.au
Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company: Come From Away (by Irene Sankolff and David Hein) Until May 25 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale. Director: Peter Martignoles. Bookings: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/leisure/whats-on-and-buy-tickets
Eltham Little Theatre: Crossroads – A One Act Play Season. Until May 16 (Playwrights: Emma Wood, Paula Armstrong, John Jennings and Daniel Reitz) at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Directors: Susan Rundle, Paula Armstrong, Steve Saul and James Banger.Cabaret style. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org,au
Theatre of the Winged Unicorn: The Jane Austen Experience (devised and directed by Elaine Mitchell) May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7.30pm; May 4, 11, 18 at 2pm at the Ceres Temperance Hall, 40 McCann St., Ceres. Bookings: Trybooking.com/CYJIN Further details: theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au
Wyndham Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) May 9 – 17 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr. Duncans Rd. and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Cody Riker. Bookings: Trybooking
Beaumaris Theatre: Knife’s Edge (by Alison Campbell Rate) May 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: Trybooking
The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Richard Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) May 9 – 25 at the Mountview Theatre, Smith St., Mt. Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Bookings: the mountplayers.com
Peridot Theatre Company: Proof (by David Auburn) May 16 – 25 at the Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Damian Jones. Bookings: peridot.com.au
Moonlite Theatre: The Maltese Chicken (A radio play written and directed by Bruce Carboon) May 16, 17 at 8pm; May 17 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Bookings: trybooking.com/DAYTF
MOARTZ Theatre: Stop.Rewind (by Melissa Bubnic) May 16 – 24 at Monash Hall, Reserve Street, Yallourn North. Director: Mike Pullar. Bookings: www.moartz.com
CLOC Musical Theatre: Nice Work if You Can Get It. May 16 – 31 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Mark Taylor; Musical Director: David Clausen-Wisken ; Choreographer: Susan Lewis; Ass’t. Choreographer: James Rooney. Bookings: cloc.org.au or phone1300 362 547.
Legends of the Skies Theatre: Great MacRobertson Trophy Air Race Show, May 17 at 7pm; May 18 at 2pm at Ballarat Airport, BAFA (Mess Hall) Theatrette Hut 48, Airport Road, Mitchell Park, Ballarat. Part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings: strybooking.com/events/landing/1356889
Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Children (by Lucy Kirkwood) May 22 – 31 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: babirra.org.auwww.kingstonarts.com.au
The 1812 Theatre: The Housekeeper (by James Prideaux) May 22 – June 14 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: 9758 3964 or 1812theatre.com.au
Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): A Winter’s Tale (by William Shakespeare) May 29 – June 7 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
Brighton Theatre Company: One Act Play Season May 31 – June 7 at the Brighton Town Hall. Further details:brightontheatre.com.au
Babirra Music Theatre: My Fair Lady. June 6 – 15 at The Round, Nunawading. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Marty Macaulay; Choreographer: James Kaiser. Bookings: babirra.org.au
The Basin Theatre Group: The War of the Worlds (A radio play by Howard E. Koch, based on the novel by H.G. Wells) June 12 – 22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin/. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: 0494 065 006
Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Importancde of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) June 13 – 28 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 – 186 Yarra St, Warrandyte. Director: James Banger. Bookings: warrandytearts.org.au
Aspect Inc: Rent. June 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm; June 14, 21 at 2pm; June 15 at 6.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au/Community-Events-at-Kingston-Arts/all-community-events/Aspect-Theatre
Auditions
Mordialloc Theatre Company: Broadway Bound (by Neil Simon) May 10 at 1pm and May 9 at 7pm at Unit 8 / 417-419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham. Director: Michelle Swann. Audition Enquiries: mordialloctheatre.com.au/auditions-broadway-bound/
The Mount Players: A Skull in Connemara (by Martin McDonagh) May 10 at 2pm and May 13 at 7pm at the Moluntview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon/. Director: Travis Handcock. Audition bookings: travis.handcock@gmail.com
Melbourne French Theatre: Il était un petit navire – (SOS) Save Our Savings (by Jean-Pierre Martinez) May 10 at 2.30pm, May 13 at 7pm at La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning Street, Carlton. Director: tba. Audition enquiries: productions@mftinc.org
Peridot Theatre: Frankenstein (by Nick Dear) May 18 at 10am, May 26 at 7pm at 39 Highland Avenue, Oakleigh East (corner Highland and Turnbull Avenues). Director: George Benca. Audition enquiries: georgebenca@gmail.com
Malvern Theatre Company: Perfect Wedding (by Robin Hawdon) May 18 and 19 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition enquiries: pipleblond@gmail.com
Gem Players Community Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Information Evening: May 29 at 7pm; Auditions June 6 and 7 at the GEM,19 Kilvington Dr., Emerald. Director: Annette O’Shea; Choreographer: Payge O’Shea; Musical Director: Margie Gemmell. Enquiries: gemcoplayers.org