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Dial M For Murder
A thriller by Frederick Knott.
Directed by Doug Bennett
31 August to 18 September 2010
Matinee: Sunday, 12 September
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The Lilydale Athenaeum

From 1888 onwards the people of Lilydale have constantly re-invented the Athenaeum building to fit in with the community's ever changing needs. As a result it has been a Mechanics' Institute, a library, a community hall, a performance stage, a lecture hall, a place of worship, a meeting room, a cinema, an indoor sports stadium, a roller skating rink, a military drill hall, a work room, a venue for political forums, a polling booth, a ballroom, a concert hall and even a museum.

Since 1975 it has been the home of the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company, regarded as one of Victoria's best non-professional drama companies.

'Allo 'Allo postponed - Daylight Saving instead

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Season 4 show - 'Allo 'Allo has had to be postponed. The Board of Management apologises for this late change.

The Season 4 production for 2010 will now be Daylight Saving, a romantic comedy by Nick Enright. Please click 'Season Programme' on the main menu above to see full details.

Caravan Triumphs!

The Lyrebird Awards were announced on 21 February 2010.

Caravan (2009 Season 3), directed by Adrian Carr received three major awards:
  • Best Comedy Production:
  • Best Director of a Comedy: Adrian Carr
  • Best Set in a Comedy or Drama: Adrian Carr
Lilydale ATC also received nominations for:

Proof (2009 Season 2):
  • Best Drama Production
    and
  • Best Director of a Drama Production: Catherine Carr
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Neil McColl
  • Best Actress in a Drama: Rhiannon Leach
Caravan (2009 Season 3):
  • Best Lighting in Comedy or Drama: Colin Mortley
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Grace Presse
  • Best Actress in a Comedy: Sharon Corbier and Claire Hanley have both been nominated
  • Best Actor in a Comedy: Rowan Francis
Jack O'Hagan's Humdingers (2009 Season 4)
  • Best Set in a musical or variety under $30,000: David Dare
Unfortunately 'Shirley Valentine' (2009 Season 1) was excluded from the nomination process, as it would no doubt also have received recognition.
Gold for Proof

At the Victorian Drama League Awards Night on 6 December 2009, the Lilydale ATC received seven nominations for its 2009 entry.

'Proof' by David Auburn, directed by Catherine Carr, received the following. nominations:

  • Best Drama Production
  • Best Director of a Drama Production: Catherine Carr
  • Best Set Design in Comedy or Drama: Graham McGuffie
  • Best Actress in a Drama: Rhiannon Leach as 'Catherine'
  • Best Actor in a Drama: Kieran Tracey as 'Hal'
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Kellie Tweeddale as 'Claire'
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Neil McColl as 'Robert'
The judges' decisions resulted in Kieran Tracey receiving the Gold Award for Best Actor in a Drama. Kieran played the role of 'Hal'.

Missing out on theatre news?

If you've been involved with any of our productions in the past, we'd love to keep in touch.

Send us an email with your preferred email address and a contact phone number so we can keep you informed of future events. Email Anne at a.t.c@bigpond.net.au.
Volunteers wanted
We are always looking for volunteers in all sorts of areas - check out our volunteers page for more information.
Auditions
Are you interested in performing with the ATC? Check our auditions page for details of the audition times for any forthcoming productions.
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Rochford Winery Partnership

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The Lilydale ATC is proud of its partnership with the Rochford Winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley.

Only Rochford wines are served to patrons after showtime, and on the first and last night of each show, Rochford provides a free wine tasting.

Experience Rochford - wine, restaurant, Concerts, 4WD track, hot air ballooning - become a Rochford Club member..
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