Plays and Dates for 2010


A Sting in the Tale Production: A Sting in the Tale
Written by: Brian Clemens & Dennis Spooner
Season: 17 February - 13 March
Directed by: Jan McLachlan

The Play:

It is years since they have written a successful play but two crime writers dream of another box office winner. At the moment their creative efforts have stalled, they're running out of money and as they search for the perfect plot, a murder mystery is hatched. Or is that "hatchetted"? Drama and real life trip over each other until what is plot and what is bloody murder become hopelessly intertwined.

A comic mystery, cleverly drawing on a host of famous hits, which will keep you guessing.

Bookings Open: 20 January
Performance Dates: SEASON CLOSED
Wed 8:00pm
Thurs 8:00pm
Fri 8:00pm
Sat 4:00pm
Sat 8:00pm
17 February
18th February
19 February
20 February
20 February
Not Available
Not Available
26 February
27 February
27 February
3 March
4 March
5 March
6 March
6 March
Not Available
12 March
13 March
13 March
Not Available: Whole of Theatre Bookings only: not available for general public


Speaking in Tongues Production: Speaking in Tongues
Written by: Andrew Bovell
Season: 5 May - 29 May
Directed by: Raquel Boyd

The Play:

Speaking in Tongues is a provocative modern Australian drama that draws its audience into a complex web of relationships. It tells the story of nine parallel lives, interwoven by infidelities, a missing person and a shoe, all of which are drawn together through the investigations of detective Leon Zat. Within this multilayered, emotional thriller, we expore the murky territory of trust, intimacy, betrayal and loss.

Winner of an AWGIE award, and developed into the prize winning Australian movie Lantana in 2001.

Bookings Open: 7 April
Performance Dates: SEASON CLOSED
Wed 8:00pm
Thurs 8:00pm
Fri 8:00pm
Sat 4:00pm
Sat 8:00pm
5 May
Not Available
7 May
8 May
8 May
Not Available
Not Available
14 May
15 May
15 May
19 May
20 May
21 May
22 May
22 May
Not Available
28 May
29 May
29 May
Not Available: Whole of Theatre Bookings only: not available for general public


Wrong Turn at Lungfish Production: Wrong Turn at Lungfish
Written by: Garry Marshall & Lowell Ganz
Season: 21 July - 14 August
Directed by: Liz Thomas

The Play:

Take one irascible, intellectual college dean, blinded by a disease that will soon kill him, and mix with a ditzy, saucy and resilient young woman who volunteers to be his reader. Throw in a fistful of her thug of a boyfriend, a dose of exasperated student nurse and a hint of blackmail and combine to create this very funny, warm and compassionate play.

Wrong Turn at Lungfish is a witty comedy-drama about the blind leading the blind and ultimately seeing the light.

Bookings Open: 23 June
Performance Dates:  
Wed 8:00pm
Thurs 8:00pm
Fri 8:00pm
Sat 4:00pm
Sat 8:00pm
21 July
Not Available
23 July
24 July
24 July
Not Available
Not Available
30 July
31 July
31 July
4 August
5 August
6 August
7 August
7 August
Not Available
13 August
14 August
14 August
Not Available: Whole of Theatre Bookings only: not available for general public


A Touch of Silk Production: The Touch of Silk
Written by: Betty Roland
Season: 6 October - 30 October
Directed by: David Goddard

The Play:

This poignant drama centres on Jeanne, a homesick French war bride, and her shell-shocked husband Jim, battling hardship and prejudice in a drought-stricken town in Northern Victoria. As the drought worsens, the harsh landscape provides a backdrop for the ignorant cruelty and small mindedness of the townsfolk as the play moves towards its tragic conclusion.

Hailed as the birth of Australian theatre at its premiere in 1928, The Touch of Silk is a moving and powerful drama.

Bookings Open: 8 September
Performance Dates:  
Wed 8:00pm
Thurs 8:00pm
Fri 8:00pm
Sat 4:00pm
Sat 8:00pm
6 October
Not Available
8 October
9 October
9 October
Not Available
Not Available
15 October
16 October
16 October
20 October
21 October
22 October
23 October
23 October
Not Available
29 October
30 October
30 October
Not Available: Whole of Theatre Bookings only: not available for general public


Alice in Wonderland Production: Alice in Wonderland
Written by: Lewis Carroll
Season: 10 December - 18 December
Directed by: Anne Wilson

The Play:

Tumble down the rabbit hole and follow Alice into Wonderland, where the White Rabbit mustn't be late and the Queen of Hearts wants to chop off your head. Will the White Knight, Humpty Dumpty, the Caterpillar and the Duchess play croquet with flamingos? Will the Mad Hatter turn you on your head in a magical experience of this classic children's story?

Suitable for 3 - 8 year old and the young at heart.

Bookings Open: 10 November
Performance Dates:  
Fri 7.30pm
Sat 11am
Sat 1.30pm
Sat 4:00pm
10 December
11 December
11 December
Not Available
17 December
18 December
18 December
18 December
Not Available: Whole of Theatre Bookings only: not available for general public


Bookings

Tickets
Full Price $20, Concessions $15. A booking fee of $1.10 is payable on each ticket. Refreshments and programme are included.Theatre Parties Minimum 20 seats Tickets $15 (Payment required at time of booking)
Christmas Play tickets are $10 - Adults and Teenagers, $5 children under 12 years, with a 50c booking fee.

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Opportunities for Fundraising
Whole of Theatre Bookings are available for Fundraising Groups:
Minimum rates $840 including tea and coffee. $100 deposit at time of booking. Seating for 84 or two groups of 42
Enquiries for Whole of Theatre bookings phone Carolyn Martin - 9451 1569