OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report
Shows
Geelong Lyric Theatre Society: The Addams Family Until October 11 at the Geelong Arts Centre. Bookings: geelonglyric.com/whats-on-geelong/addams-familyMornington Peninsula Theatre Company: Pygmalion (George Bernard Shaw) Until October 11 at the Bellamy Hall Theatre, Albert St., Mornington. Bookings: rybooking.com/au/event/eventlist/mptc
The 1812 Theatre: Switzerland (by Joanna Murray-Smith) Until October 24 at 3 Rose St., Ferntree Gully. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
Babirra Music Theatre: Disney’s Frozen – the Broadway Musical. Until October 11 at the Round Theatre, Nunawading. Director: Joel Batalha; Musical Director: Peter Verhagen; Choreographer: Kim Adam. Bookings: babirra.org.au
The Basin Theatre Group: You’re Only Young Twice (by Ron Aldridge) Until October 11 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: Email: tickets@thebasintheatre.au
Encore Theatre: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harling) October 9 – 18 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: encoretheatre.com.au
CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From Away October 9 – 24 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Co-Directors: Rob Robson and Tailem Tynan; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle. Bookings: cloc.org.au
Mordialloc Theatre Company: Cock (by Mike Bartlett) October 21 – 31 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Travis Handcock. Bookings: mordialloctheatrecompany.com.au
Warragul Theatre Company: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Adapted by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon) October 15 – 18 at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Bookings: warragultheatrecompany.org/
SLAMS Musical Theatre Company: Into the Woods, October 16 – 24 at the Knox Community Arts Centre. Director: Mitchell E Roberts: Vocal Musical Director: Brodie Sainsbury-King; Orchestral Musical Director: Shannessy Danswan; Choreographer: Molly Daley. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1614725
LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Series 14, Meeting Females in Aviation. October 22 – 25 at the Moorabbin Air Museum, Casey Hangar, 12 First St., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1637640
Fab Nobs Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar October 24 – November 7 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Enquiries: fabnobstheatre.com.au
Avid Theatre at 1812 Theatre: Closer (by Patrick Marber) October 28 – November 7 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Michael Fenemore. Bookings:1812theatre.com.au
Moonshoes Productions: The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee November 6 – 14 at the TLC Church, Bayswater. Director: Liv Mcilfatrick; Musical Director: Zac Jones. Bookings: Trybooking.
Brighton Theatre Company: A Simple Act of Kindness (by Ross Mueller) November 6 – 21 at Brighton Theatre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Blake Stringer. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au
Williamstown Musical Theatre: & Juliet November 6 – 21 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Director: Joel Anderson; Musical Director: Jem Sherwill; Choreographer: Dylan Henry. Bookings: wmtc.org.au
Beaumaris Theatre: Georgy Girl the Musical. November 6 – 21 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): 39 Steps (by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan) November 12 – 21 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: George Benca. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
The 1812 Theatre: A Murder is Announced (Agatha Christie) November 12 – December 5 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Steve Saul. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
Frankston Theatre Group: Jimmie the Beatle (Written and Directed by Tim Byron) November 20 – December 6 at the Mt Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza. Bookings: frankstontheatregroup.org.au/events/jimmie-the-beatle
The Basin Theatre Group: The Railway Children (Adapted by Jason Triggs based on the novel by Edith Nesbit) November 26 to December 6 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Jason Triggs. Bookings: thebasintheatre.au
OSMaD: Titanic the Musical December 3–12 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College, Hawthorn. Director: Penn Valk; Musical Director: Simon D’Aquino; Choreographer; Cassie Pennecuik. Bookings: osmad.com.au
Mordialloc Theatre Company: Breaking Down All the Walls (Written and directed by Nicholas Bufalo) December 3-12 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Bookings:
Auditions
Malvern Theatre Company: Soldier Boy (by Anthony Hill) October 11 at 2pm; October 12 at 7pm at Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Nicholas Opolski. Audition enquiries: nopolski@hotmail.com
Eltham Little Theatre: Mr Bennet’s Bride (by Emma Wood) October 18 and 20 at 7pm at Eltham Little Theatre’s Rehearsal Room, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Steve Saul. Bookings: trybooking.com/au/event/1657581
Brighton Theatre Company: Home and Beauty (by W. Somerset Maughan) October 25 at 2pm, October 26 at 7pm at Brighton Theatre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Desiree Munro. Audition enquiries: munrode@hotmail.com
Williamstown Little Theatre: Anna K (by Suzie Miller) November 4, 9 at 7pm or 8.15pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Natasha Boyd. Audition enquiries: natashaboyd74@gmail.com
Cheryl Threadgold