OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report
Shows
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays (by Ken Ludwig) February 12 – 28 at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Lucia Morris. Bookings: 9735 1777 lilydaleatc.com
PEP Productions: Ride the Cyclone, February 13 – 21 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Director: Daniel Kim; Musical Director: Isaac Stott; Choreographer: Maya Lee. Bookings: trybooking.com/DEZRE
Williamstown Little Theatre: The Browning Version/South Downs (by Terrence Rattigan and David Hare) February 11 – 28 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Two plays presented as a double bill. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: wlt.org.au
Brighton Theatre Company: Baby (by Sybille Pearson, based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.) February 13 – 28 at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr Carpenter and Wilson Sts., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 0493 069 479 www.brightontheatre.com.au
Heidelberg Theatre Company: Love, Loss and What I Wore (By Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman) February 13 – 28 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Catherine Christensen. Bookings: www.htc.org.au Phone: 9457 4117.
Malvern Theatre Company: The Tin Woman (by Sean Grennan) February 13 – 28 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Brett Turner-Valenta. Bookings: Phone 1300 131 552, or online malverntheatre.com.au/book-tickets
The 1812 Theatre: Clue on Stage, February 19 – March 14 at The Lowe Auditorium, The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Rob Blowers. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
The Basin Theatre: Heatstroke (by Eric Chappell) February 19 – March 1 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Directed by Pip Le Blond. Bookings: thebasin.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales Phone: 0494 065 006 Email: tickets@thebasintheatre.org.au
Peridot Theatre: A Night on the Tiles (by Suzanne Hawley) February 20 – March 1 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Samsara. Bookings: peridot.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales
Eltham Little Theatre: Bondi Legal (by Tony Laumberg) February 20 – March 7 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Eltham. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au
The Mount Players: The Cemetery Club (by Ivan Menchell) February 20 – March 8 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: George Benca. Bookings: themountplayers.com
Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Great Divide (by David Williamson) February 26 – March 7 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Damien Jones. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com.au
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) The Arcadians (by Gilbert and Sullivan) Feb 28, March 1, 7, 8, 9 at 2pm, outdoors at The Knowe, 4 Clarkmont Rd., Sassafras. Tickets: trybooking.com/DEGSY Also, indoors on March 13, 14 at 8pm and March 14 and 15 at 2pm at The Round – Studio, 379-399 Whitehorse., Nunawading. Director: Robert Ray. Tickets: theround.com.au/TheArcadiansGSOV
Phoenix Theatre Company: One More Time, February 27 – March 7 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings: phoenixtheatrecompany.org/
Beaumaris Theatre: Chalkface (by Angela Betzian) March 6 – 21 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Samantha Stone. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DHUKF
Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Vagina Monologues by V. (Eve Ensler), March 13 – 28 at the Mechanics Hall, 80 Yarra Street, Warrandyte. Director: Caroline Shaw. Bookings: trybooking.com/DGYKH
Nova Music Theatre: The Sound of Music, March 20 – 29 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au/
Torquay Theatre Troupe: The Gift (by Joanna Murray-Smith) March 19 – 28 at the Shoestring Playhouse @ The MAC, 77 Beach Road, Torquay. Director: Natasha Boyd. Bookings: Trybooking.com.au
Essendon Theatre Company: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (by Jim Cartwright) March 19 – 28 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, 9 Bradshaw St., Essendon. Director: Alexander Gibbs. Bookings: 0406448368 or Trybooking.com.au
Auditions
The Mount Players: Mr Bailey’s Minder (by Debra Oswald) February 1 at 10.00am; February 4 at 7pm at The Mountview Theatre, Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: Sonja Prater. Audition bookings: 0439 554 237 or ssprater@bigpond.com.au
Hills Act Theatre Company: The Monkey Kings Defiance (Written and directed by Josh Young), February 7 and 8 12pm-2pm at the Lions Hall, 9 Lilydale Rd., Healesville. Audition bookings and further details: hatcjosh@gmail.com
The Basin Theatre Group: The Full Monty (by Simon Beaufoy) February 7 at 10am and February 11 at 7pm The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Audition bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1521106 or contact juliehowdramatic@gmail.com
Warrandyte Theatre Company: Boeing Boeing (by Marc Camoletti) February 25 at 7.30pm and February 28 at 11am at the Mechanics Hall, 80 Yarra Street, Warrandyte. Directors: Tegan DeClark and Taryn Johns. Audition enquiries: tegsandtaz+boeingboeing@gmail.com
The Basin Theatre Group: You’re Only Young Twice, February 15 from 7.30pmand February 16 from 7.30pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings and enquiries: bobbramble2013@gmail.com
Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Other Place (by Sharr White) February 15 at 1.00pm; Callbacks if required: February 16 from 7.00pm at Unit 8, 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham: Director: Barry O’Neill. Audition enquiries/scripts/character profiles: mordialloctheatre.com.au/auditions-the-other-place/
The 1812 Theatre: Treasure Island, February 22 from 6pm; February 23 from 7pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Erin O’Hare. Audition bookings/details: 1812theatre.com.au/auditions/audition-notice-treasure-planet/
Peridot Theatre: The Cottage (by Sandy Rustin) February 23, 25 at 7pm; Callbacks March 2 at the Monash Theatrical Rehearsal and Resource Centre, formerly Fleigner Hall, Cnr Highland and Turnbull Aves., Oakleigh East. Director: Steve Saul. Audition details: peridot.com.au/auditions
Beaumaris Theatre: Two Ladies (by Nancy Harris) February 28 at 10am, March 2 at 7pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Adam Rafferty. Audition bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
Brighton Theatre Company: Wicked Sisters (by Alma de Groen) March 1 at 2pm, March 2 at 7pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Sts., Brighton. Directors: L.B. Bradley and Michaela Smith. Audition bookings and enquiries: aurachaela@gmail.com
Brighton Theatre Company: The Trouble with Harry (by Lachlan Philpott) March 8 at 2pm, March 9 at 7pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Sts., Brighton. Director: Dexter Bourke. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0411 287 043
The Basin Theatre: 84 Charing Cross Road, March 14, 15 at 2pm, March 19 at 7.30pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Audition enquiries and bookings: 0430 495 105 or email events@thebasintheatre.au
Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Truth (by Florian Zeller) March 15, 2.00pm-5.00pm; March 16, 7.00pm – 10.00pm at Unit 8, 417 – 419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: George Werther. Full audition details, script: mordialloctheatre.com.au
Peridot Theatre: Admissions (Joshua Harmon) March 16, 18 at 7pm at Monash Theatrical Rehearsal and Resource Centre (formerly Fleigner Hall), Cnr Highland and Turnbull Aves., Oakleigh East. Director: Alison knight. Audition enquiries: alisonperidot@gmail.com or 0437 380 533
Cheryl Threadgold