{"id":18372,"date":"2026-04-09T15:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dindi.com.au\/wp\/?p=18372"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:28:33","slug":"observer-local-theatre-report-45","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dindi.com.au\/wp\/2026\/04\/09\/observer-local-theatre-report-45\/","title":{"rendered":"OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shows<\/strong>
Windmill Theatre Company: Frozen Jr Until April 19 at the Cranbourne Community Theare, Brunt St., Cranbourne. Bookings: Trybooking.
The 1812 Theatre: Summer of the Aliens (by Louis Nowra) Until May 2 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchinson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au or 9758 3964.
Ballarat National Theatre: The Dog Logs (by C.J. Johnson) Until April 19 at the Ballarat Mechanics\u2019 Institute, 117 Sturt St., Ballarat. Director: Gin O\u2019Brien. Bookings: bnt.org.au
Frankston Theatre Group: The Cherry Orchard (by Anton Chekhov) Until April 19 at Frankston High School Performing Arts Theatre, Foot St., Frankston. Director: Tim Gilmour. Bookings: Trybooking or 0437 117 881.
Ballarat National Theatre: The Dog Logs (Monologues by Dogs as told by C J Johnson) Until April 19 at the Ballarat Mechanics\u2019 Institute, 117 \u2013 119 Sturt St., Ballarat. Director: Gin O\u2019Brien. Bookings: events.humanitix.com\/bnt-the-dog-logs
The Basin Theatre Group: Switzerland (by Joanna Murray-Smith) Until April 26 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Sharon Maine. Bookings: thebasin.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/sales 0494 065 006 tickets@thebasintheatre.au
Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Two Brothers (by Hannie Rayson) Until May 2 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Director: Ben Crowley. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au
Malvern Theatre Company: The Visit (by Friedrich D\u00fcrrenmatt) Until May 2 at 29a Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: malverntheatre.com.au
Encore Theatre Company: Gaslight (Written by Patrick Hamilton). April 24 \u2013 May 3 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Kym Davies. Bookings: encoretheatre.com.au
Williamstown Little Theatre: Lovesong (by Abi Morgan) April 22 \u2013 May 9 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Vicki Smith. Bookings: wlt.org.au\/book-tickets
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: the Female of the Specials (by Joanna Murray-Smith) April 23 \u2013 May 9 at the Lilydale Mechanics\u2019 Institute, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Fiona M. Carter. Bookings:\u00a0lilydaleatc.com
Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Girl on the Train (Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks film. Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) April 24 \u2013 May 9 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Bookings: htc.org.au
Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Co. Ltd: &Juliet May 1 \u2013 17 at The Forge Theatre, 80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale. Director: Casey Davidge and Shawna Bartlet. Bookings: eastgippsland.vic.gov.au\/leisure\/whats-on-and-buy-tickets
Eltham Little Theatre: A Tomb with a View (by Norman Robbins) May 1 \u2013 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Karim Shaker. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAMDA Inc.: No Exit (by Jean-Paul Sartre) April 29 \u2013 May 3 at Foster War Memorial Performing Arts Centre, Foster. Directors: Emma McKay and Pixie Jon. Bookings: trybooking.com\/DJHBM
The Mount Players: Mr Bailey\u2019s Minders (by Debra Oswald) May 8 \u2013 24 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Sonja Prater. Bookings: themountplayers.com
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Company \u2013 A Musical Comedy (Stephen Sondheim) May 8 \u2013 23 at Altona City Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: wmtc.org.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditions<\/strong>
Aspect Theatre: Twelfth Night. April 20, 22 at 7pm and April 26 at 2pm (Callbacks
April 29) at Longbeach Anglican Church, 12-14 Thames Promenade, Chelsea. Director: Karim Shaker. Audition bookings: info@aspecttheatre.org.au\u00a0or 0424 333 222
Nova Music Theatre: Hello Dolly! April 28, 29 and 30 at Boronia K-12 College. Dance call May 3. Prepare two contrasting songs. trybooking.com\/DKZWD novamusictheatre.com.au\/HelloDolly
Babirra Music Theatre: Frozen. Auditions opening later in April. babirra.org.au\/class\/frozen-audition
Malvern Theatre Company: When the Rain Stops Falling. May 3, 4 at 7.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Road, Malvern East. Director: Peter Newling. Audition enquiries: peter.newling@gmail.com.
Melbourne French Theatre: Il \u00e9tait un petit navir (SOS), Save Our Savings (by Jean-Pierre Martinez) May 9 at 2pm, May 12 at 7pm at La Maison de Ma\u00eetre building, 203-205 Canning Street, Carlton. 7 actors required – 4 male\/3 female. Director: Paul Wanis, Produced by Michel Bula. Fluent French-speaking actors only. melbournefrenchtheatre.org.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frankston Theatre Group: One Act Play Festival (in August), May 9 at The Shed.
In Among the\u2026 by Neil Barnett, directed by Annie Laurenson (4 roles) and
Quorum-Bot by Jim Molesworth, directed by Rob Lister. (5 roles).
People of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds are warmly encouraged to audition. For full details and to book an audition time, email Robertlister087@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheryl Threadgold<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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