A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

 

Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman

Music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak

Based on the 1907 novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a

Criminal by Roy Horniman

Directed by Alan Burrows

By special arrangement with Music Theatre International

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Season 1, 2022: 17 February – 5 March

Matinees: Sun 20 & 27 Sept & Sat 5 March

 

After his mother’s funeral, middle-class Englishman Monty Navarro learns an incredible secret - he is the “son of the daughter of the grandson of nephew of the second Earl of Highhurst”, making him an aristocrat - if he  can  just  find  a  way  to  prevent  the  eight  earls preceding him from inheriting the earldom first. An Edwardian style, operatic farce, A Gentleman’s won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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No Longer Playing

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The Deep Blue Sea

 

The Deep Blue Sea A play by Terence Rattigan; Directed by Alan Burrows

By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical on Behalf of Samuel French, A Concord Theatricals Company.

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Season 2, 2022: May 19 - June 4

Matinees: Sun 22 

NEW SHOWS ADDED Tues 7 - 12 June

Matinees: Sat 11 & Sun 12 June

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Terence Rattigan’s ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ tells the story of Hester Collyer, the young wife of the High Court Judge William Collyer, who has embarked on a passionate affair with Freddie Page, a handsome young former RAF pilot troubled by his memories of the war. Their relationship is physical and passionate, but his ardour has cooled, leaving her emotionally stranded and desperate. Taking place over the course of one day we witness her battle as she struggles to come to terms with her situation and to find a reason to go on living. Will she return to William or will Freddie relent, and how will the interactions with others in the apartment block affect her circumstances and decision?

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No Longer Playing

Cosi A play by Louis Nowra; Directed by Katie-Jane Amey

Performance rights exclusively licenced by HLA Management Pty Ltd.

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Season 3, 2022: Aug 18 - Sept 3

Matinees: Sun 21 & 28 Aug & Sat 3 Sept

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It’s 1971 and outside on the streets, Australia is protesting the war in Vietnam. But inside a burned-out theatre, the resident patients of a mental asylum are listening to Mozart, learning their lines and occasionally skipping their medication. Louis Nowra’s renowned Australian comedy finds light in the darkness and challenges our perceptions about love, madness, and humanity. A darkly funny and deeply moving ensemble piece, “Cosi” celebrates theatre and its power to transform lives.

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No Longer Playing

MOVING ON’, written by local Melbourne playwright, Cenarth Fox.

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Season 4: 2022: Nov 10 - Nov 26

Matinees: Sun 13 & 20 Nov & Sat 26 Nov

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Due to casting difficulties we have had to cancel our Season 4 November 2022 production, ‘BRIEF ENCOUNTER’. In its place we have the delightful Australian play, the one woman musical, ‘MOVING ON’, written by local Melbourne playwright, Cenarth Fox.

 

“All women become like their mothers.” Oscar Wilde

 

Maggie is middle-aged. She returns to her childhood home to “go through” her recently-deceased, widowed-mother’s estate. Edna lived there for half a century. Longer. The house is full of “things”. Maggie’s memories flood back. There are long-forgotten photos, toys, newspapers, and knick-knacks. Edna was a hoarder. Who gets what? What do you keep? What will Maggie discover?

 

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and I think come away totally satisfied. In other words, it’s a winner. It’s highly recommended. John Gunn – Curtain Up

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