OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report
Shows
Beaumaris Theatre: Two Ladies (Nancy Harris) Until June 6 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Adam Rafferty. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: Kimberly Akimbo (by David Lindsay Abaire) Until June 6 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: stagtheatre@outlook.com or 0419505231
Babirra Music Theatre: 42nd Street, Until June 6 at The Round, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Director: Alan Burrows: Musical Director: Marty Macaulay; Choreographer: Sue Lewis. Bookings: babirra.org.au
Mt Eliza Community Pantomime: Alice in Wonderland. June 5 – 7 matinees and evening performances at the Mt Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Director: Robyn Walker; Choreographer: Kim Annette; Musical Director: Gina Reimers. Bookings: Trybooking.
The 1812 Theatre: The Ladykillers (by Graham Linehan) Until June 13 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
The Basin Theatre Group: The Full Monty (by Simon Beaufoy) June 11 – 21 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.com.au
PEP Productions: The Heartbreak Choir (by Aidan Fennessy) June 12 – 21 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. Director: Justin Cleaver. Bookings:
Windmill Theatre Company: & Juliet, June 11 – 21 at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. Director: Sienna Iscaro; Musical Director: Rachel Gorman: Choreographer: Guada Banez. Bookings: Trybooking.
MOARTZ Inc: Chalkface (by Ange Betzien) June 19 – 27 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Director: Mike Pullar. Bookings:
Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Father (by Florian Zellar translated by Christopher Hampton) June 14 – July 4 at the Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: trybooking.com/DHJOP
Eltham Little Theatre: Honk! (Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drew and Music by George Stiles) June 27 – July 12 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Ash Farrough. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au/
The 1812 Theatre: Rumpelstiltskin Pantomime (by Chris Hodson) June 30 – July 5 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Jenni Evens. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
Williamstown Little Theatre: Looped (by Matthew Lombardo) July 1 – 12 at 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Loretta Bishop. Audition bookings: wlt.org.au
Fab Nobs Theatre: Matilda Jr. July 3 – 12 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Co-Directors: Maeghan McKenzie and Dean Robinson; Musical Director: Sally McKenzie; Choreographer: Alivia Dennis. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Sleuth (by Anthony Shaffer) July 2 – 18 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, Castella Drive, Lilydale. Director: Ian Frost. Bookings: lilydaeatc.com
Heidelberg Theatre Company: Birdsong (by Sebastian Faulks, adapted by Richard Wagstaff) July 3 – 18 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: htc.org.au
Friends of Black Rock House: The Jewel by the Sea (by Cheryl Threadgold) July 9 – 25 at Black Rock House, 30-36 Ebden Ave., Black Rock. Director: Debbie Keyt. BYO refreshments. Bookings: Trybooking.
Theatrical: Bring It On July 11-19 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Tahra Canon; Musical Director: Claire Gurrin: Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis. Bookings: theatrical.com.au
Auditions
Eltham Little Theatre: Dancing at Lughnasa June 4 and 6 at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director Sean McKenna. Audition bookings: auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au
Heidelberg Theatre Company: Clue On Stage (by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster, Sandy Rustin and Eric Price) July 12 at 6pm, July 13 at 7pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Chris McLean. Auditions by appointment. Please contact: auditions@htc.org.au