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The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth
By David McGillvray & Walter Zerlin, Jnr. Directed by Andrew Castle 10 - 26 February 2023 The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth depicts a group of very sincere Guild Ladies working on a production for their local drama festival. The ladies have chosen Shakespeare’s MacBeth, however the old theatre adage, “it will be right on the night” does not come to pass, and whatever can go wrong in a theatre production does and how the ‘Ladies’ deal with it creates chaos. The unfortunate Stage Manager, Henry is coerced by the formidable ‘ladies’ into an onstage role, Thelma the grand dame of the stage sweeps all before her – literally. Mrs Reece, the Society Chairman finds there are many rough patches she is required to smooth over and George Peach – adjudicator and theatre critic extraordinaire is there to witness it all! Add three ‘secret, black and midnight hags’ and you have a wonderful cauldron full of ‘song and dance’ witches, the scheming Lady Macbeth, a recalcitrant ghost, a psychotic producer and over the top death scenes and props guaranteed not to work when needed. So take an amateur drama group with more women than men, with aspirations in a different league to their talent, a missing Lady Macbeth, props that don’t work – or work too well and too often – and even Shakespeare would struggle to recognise the Scottish play(best to play it safe, you can never be too careful). By arrangement with Origin Music Australia on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. ASSASSINS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by John Weidman Directed by Miriam Rihani 12 -28 May 2023 A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country’s most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, yet unnervingly funny look at some of the most shocking moments in US history. Taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of the culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America's four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Bold, original, disturbing and alarmingly funny, Assassins is one of the most controversial musical ever written. These performances are licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia. CLOUDSTREET
Adapted by Nick Enright and Justin Monjo from the novel by Tim Winton Directed by Ryan Whitworth 18 - 27 August An epic tale of two Australian families dealing with heartbreak and joy over the course of two decades following the war, united by their co-habitation of a sprawling Perth house with a haunted past. It reflects a contemporary Australian mythology, with very Australian settings and characters, but is universal in its themes. Families are challenged by crises, fractured, and come back together again, but the play is also very funny, and never forgets to show the humour and camaraderie between brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, parents and children. The house at number one Cloud Street is a great continent where two damaged clans collide. The two families—the Lambs and the Pickles—are as contrasting as the Australia they inhabit. Teetotallers and tipplers, workhorses or wastrels, fate makers versus chance chasers. But really, they’re two sides of the same coin; one that was tossed during World War II and remained in motion for decades. The power of this staggering Australian saga is more haunting than the ghosts who speak out from the walls. It’s more elusive than the serial killer who prowls their neighbourhood. It’s transcendent, like the Lambs and the Pickles themselves, whose lives and loves live on today. Performance rights for CLOUDSTREET exclusively licenced by HLA Management Pty Ltd. The Little Mermaid
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen Directed by Alexei Belchenko 10 -26 November Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, The Little Mermaid is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Ariel, a free-spirited mermaid princess, longs to be part of the human world. In a magical underwater kingdom, she longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. After bravely striking a bargain with Ursula, a sneaky sea witch, Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. But the fate of her father’s kingdom is in her hands. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, Ariel will need all of her courage and determination to make things right in both her worlds. This dazzling yet intimate production, suitable for the entire family, boasts a toe-tapping, hand-clapping score of pop music favourites and first-class theatre magic for old and young at heart. Share the wonder with your family as you dive into this beloved classic under the sea adventure. The fantasy of being underwater means you can let your imagination run wild! The Little Mermaid will enthral the whole family with its huge waves of happiness, hilarity and heart. So come and be ‘part of our world’ as the curtain rises on this UNDER-THE-SEA, MUST SEE! |
2023 Season Packages Available
2023 Season packages are also available. 4 great shows for only $100.
This includes a glass of house beverage of your choice and a complimentary program for each production.
This includes a glass of house beverage of your choice and a complimentary program for each production.