OBSERVER: Jewel By The Sea
The Jewel by the Sea returns to 34 Ebden Avenue, Black Rock, for its sixth season from July 9-25, celebrating 170 years since building commenced at Black Rock House, the seaside residence of Victoria’s first Auditor-General, Charles Ebden.
The production also celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
Written by Cheryl Threadgold and directed by Debbie Keyt, the award-winning The Jewel by the Sea is presented by the Friends of Black Rock House.
The 90-minute creative interpretation with a 14-member cast, is based on historical records portraying Charles Hotson Ebden’s time during the planning, building and life at Black Rock House from 1856-1861.
Presented in an intimate cabaret style in Tamar’s Tea Room. BYO refreshments, nibbles, glasses, plates and napkins.
Performance Season: July 9 – 25
Venue: Black Rock House, 34 Ebden Ave., Black Rock
Tickets: $30/$25/$20 (children under 16)
Bookings: Trybooking.
Pictured: Daniel Ischia (Charles Hotson Ebden) rehearses The Jewel by the Sea at Black Rock House.
Photo: Debbie Keyt

