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SEASON 2027

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84 Charing Cross Road

A Drama
Adapted by James Roose-Evans
Directed by Deborah Fabbro
An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiNTM
Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. – A Concord Theatricals Company


Season 1, 2027: 11 - 27 Feb
Matinees: Sat 20 & 27 Feb & Sun 14 & 21 Feb


Told through real-life letters, this story unfolds across two decades and the Atlantic Ocean. The correspondence between an ornery, wise-cracking New York playwright and a reserved English bookdealer develops into a lifelong friendship. Over two decades their letters evolve from business transactions into a profound friendship where they
exchange details about their daily lives, families and cultural differences.

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AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

A Dark Thriller/Mystery
by Agatha Christie
Directed by Alan Burrows
An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiNTM
Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc.


Season 2, 2027: 22 April – 8 May
Matinees: Sat 1 & 8 May & Sun 25 April & 2 May


Eight unrelated guests arrive at an isolated mansion located on an island, having been invited by an unknown host, U.N. Owen. They are tended by servants Mr & Mrs Rogers. They have nothing in common except a secret past that none are
willing to reveal. That evening one in the group is murdered, in the manner set out in the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme, leading the remaining guest to realise that the murderer is one of their own. Who will be the last one standing?

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TWELFTH NIGHT

A Romantic Comedy
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Michelle Swan


Season 3, 2027: 1 - 17 July
Matinees: Sat 10 & 17 & Sun 4 & 11 July


The story begins with twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola, who believes Sebastian has drowned, disguises herself as a page named ‘Cesario’ and enters into the service of Duke Orsino and quickly falls in love with him. Duke Orsino has fallen in love with Countess Olivia who is in mourning and refuses to accept love or marriage
proposals from anyone for seven years. However, upon meeting ‘Cesario’, Countess Olivia falls in love with him, thinking that Viola is a man. The classic love triangle… with a twist.

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ROUGH CROSSING

A Comedy
By Tom Stoppard

Directed by Ian Frost

An Amateur Production by Arrangement of ORiGiNTM Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. – A Concord Theatricals Company

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Season 5, 2027: 18 Nov – 4 December

Matinees: Sat 27 Nov & 4 Dec & Sun 21 & 28 November


Set aboard the luxury liner SS Italian Castle in the 1930s during the transatlantic crossing to New York, Two playwrights (Turai and Gal) and a young composer (Adam Adam) race to complete and rehearse a musical that is Broadway bound. A jack-of-all trades cabin steward (Dvornicheck), a Russian leading lady (Natasha Navratilova), a lothario actor (Ivor Fish), a tangled romance, a misunderstanding, jealousy, deception, confusion, a bad storm, a lifeboat drill, a man overboard combine with hilarious linguistic chaos to find a fitting ending presented by the trio of Dvoricheck, Turai and Gal.

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Performance Dates

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Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start 
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.

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Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start 
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.

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Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start 
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.

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Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start 
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.

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Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start 
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.

Address

39-41 Castella St, Lilydale VIC 3140

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Postal Address

PO BOX 393, Lilydale VIC 3140

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Theatre Office Hours are 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

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Evening performances,

7.30pm doors open, 8.00pm start.


Matinee performances,

1.30pm doors open, 2.00pm start

The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which the theatre stands.

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Our business is proudly licensed with OneMusic Australia. Music creators deserve to get paid when we play their music! 🎵

COVID-19 INFORMATION

 

Our top priority is the health and safety of our community so please join us in following public health advice at all times.

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Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer mandatory. Social distancing and personal hygiene are still highly recommended.

 

Our traditional sherries before the show and sparkling wine after are again being served. 

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