OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report


The 1812 Theatre: Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica, Until December 6 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Chris and Libby Procter. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au 9758 3964.
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree (book, lyrics and music by Dan Goggin) Until December 6 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Famous Warrandyte Follies Until December 6 at the Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Adrian R,ice. Bookings: tba
Eltham Little Theatre: Whodunnit (by Anthony ShafferUntil December 6 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Peter T Nathan. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au/
Essendon Theatre Company: Significant Other (by Joshua Harmon) Until December 6 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw Street, Essendon. Director: George Benca. Bookings: essendontheatrecompany.com.au
The Basin Theatre Group: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (by CS Lewis, adapted by Glen Robbins) Until December 7 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Jason Triggs. Bookings: 0494 065 006.
OSMaD: Come From Away. December 4 – 13 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College Campus, 1 Morrison St., Hawthorn. Director: Daragh Wills; Music Director: David Barr. Bookings: osmad.com.au
Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: The Tale of Pinocchio (by Ryan Purdey, Erich Fordham) December 5 – 13 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Directed by Ryan Purdey and Sean Tessari. Bookings: htc.org.au
Think First Theatre Company: A Christmas Presence (Written and directed by Elizabeth Semmel) December 13 at 11am/2pm, December 14 at11am, December 19 at 7pm, December 20 at 2pm/7pm at Mills Street Warehouse Centre, Mills St., Cheltenham. Bookings: 0410 665 252 www.tickethost.com.au?Event=3599
PLOS Musical Productions: The Wizard of Oz, December 31 – January 10 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director/Choreographer: Michael Mitchell; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle. Bookings: plos.asn.au

Cheryl Threadgold